The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to struggle in a complex period where politics, initiatives and natural disasters come together. Among the news of the moment, the mission of integrity and electoral mediation of religious denominations recently congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) for the work of identification and enrollment carried out in record time.
Indeed, the CENI succeeded in carrying out the identification and registration of voters in just 4 months, a feat that many experts in the field had deemed unrealistic. The mission of integrity and electoral mediation of religious denominations thus praised the work carried out while encouraging the CENI to continue efforts to guarantee transparency throughout the electoral operation.
With this in mind, the CENI announced its intention to carry out an external audit of the electoral register to assess the current system of identification and registration of voters, identify its strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective measures in if needed. The mandate also includes the formulation of recommendations aimed at improving the quality and integrity of the electoral register.
The mission of integrity and electoral mediation of religious denominations also welcomed the interest shown by all stakeholders in this electoral operation and called for the continuation of the opening of the CENI while protecting the independence of the latter. , as guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic.
However, updating the electoral register is not the DRC’s only concern. Humanitarian problems such as the crisis in the east of the country, the massive population displacements and the disaster in Vitshumbi continue to affect the Congolese population. In addition, the controversial security policy of President Félix Tshisekedi continues to arouse criticism in the country.
Despite all these difficulties, interesting initiatives are emerging for the economic diversification of the country. Among others, there is the Plantations et Huileries du Congo, a growing company that aims to promote economic diversification in the DRC.
In short, the Congolese news is complex and contrasting. The positive initiatives show that the DRC can emerge from the turmoil, even if there are still obstacles to overcome