The security policy of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi continues to arouse criticism within the country. Indeed, in a statement made on May 10, MP Claudel Lubaya blamed the defense, security and diplomacy policy touted by the Tshisekedi regime. According to him, this policy places the DRC in a weak position vis-à-vis its aggressors, due to the absence of a clear strategic line and precise political objectives.
Claudel Lubaya also denounces the “soap operas hidden agreements” with Rwanda and Uganda, as well as the Luanda agreements and the many talks in Nairobi and Bujumbura. For the elected representative of Kananga, these actions are an illustration of the “political and strategic failure” of President Tshisekedi’s choices.
Moreover, Félix Tshisekedi disagrees with the East African Community (EAC) and announced during a press conference in Gaborone that the military force of this sub-regional organization could leave Congolese territory in here next June, due to the cohabitation of the regional force with the M23 terrorists in certain localities in addition to its mixed record since its deployment in North Kivu.
Despite this difficult situation, the government of the DRC continues to adopt measures to avoid natural disasters and improve the economic and social development of the country. The Governor of Sankuru Province has recently taken an impressive initiative for girls’ education, while the Prime Minister is working to address the challenges of economic development and insecurity in the Far Eastern Provinces.
However, security remains a major concern in the DRC, with continued instability in the east of the country. Armed groups continually threaten the stability of the region, with recent deadly attacks by ADF rebels in the Beni region.
In sum, the political and security situation in the DRC remains complex, but the government continues to make efforts to improve the situation, despite criticism