The commune of Kisangani in the province of Tshopo is currently experiencing a tense situation between the communities of Lengola and Mbole. Since February, a land conflict has caused the death of several people and caused a lot of material damage.
But it seems that things could change, because the Conference of Presidents of the Base Community (CPCB) has decided to take matters into their own hands to bring peace between the two communities. To do this, she met with the mayor of the city, Delly Likunde Litawehe, to present the steps that have been taken to find a community solution through the leaders of the two communities.
Coordinator Jean Stany Bilanga Mungumwali said the two communities started with declarations of peace to pave the way for negotiation. This first step completed, the mayor encouraged the members of the delegation to pursue the search for the causes of the conflict in order to better prepare the negotiations.
It should be noted that the CPCB takes care of defending the interests of the province of Tshopo in the DRC. Its position could therefore have a significant impact on the development of the situation in the region.
Unfortunately, this land conflict is far from being the only problem facing the DRC. The inhabitants of North Kivu suffer the abuses of armed groups, which in particular practice sexual violence on a large scale, as reported by MSF.
The Congolese government, meanwhile, has requested the departure of regional troops from East Africa to better ensure security on the national territory. Emergency situations occur regularly, such as the recent catastrophic floods in South Kivu which caused the death of more than 400 people, including many children.
In this region, students have been forced to flee their homes to take their baccalaureate. A European Union electoral observation mission was sent to the country to assess the upcoming elections in a tense political context. Despite these considerable challenges, the DRC is seeking to strengthen its sovereignty, in particular through a draft Congolese law which is currently under consideration.
Faced with all these challenges, positive initiatives are emerging. The European Union, for example, provided humanitarian aid to flood victims in South Kivu and celebrated Congolese culture. Citizens are also mobilizing to assess the electoral calendar and ensure that the upcoming elections are transparent and peaceful.
In this complex situation, it is important to remember that the DRC is a country rich in potential and human resources. Congolese people need support and solidarity to overcome the challenges they face and to build a better future