The war suffered by the DRC for 30 years has been mainly economic, said Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance, during an interview with “JMK Today” on Télé 50. What makes the situation even more worrying is that some Congolese hold important positions in the DRC administration and have dubious national allegiances. Kazadi revealed that some presidential candidates have shares in counters located in Kigali and which are supplied by smuggling.
This shocking revelation was made during an interview on the Rwandan war of aggression under cover of the M23. President Tshisekedi’s vision of bringing the warring neighbor closer together to build a common future has been seen as too long and too unproductive, with the re-export of blood minerals from the DRC encouraging continued armed conflict.
Despite government efforts to curb illicit enrichment, a scourge that is a major obstacle to Africa’s development, some mafia networks continue to thrive to the detriment of society. The fight against illicit gold trafficking also continues, while deadly floods cause desolation in certain regions of the country.
Overall, the political situation in the DRC remains tense, with deadly clashes between communities, political tensions and presidential candidates with questionable national allegiances. However, the country is moving resolutely towards a better future with the announcement of the dismantling of a network of gold traffickers and a major renovation of university sites