The Democratic Republic of Congo is still making headlines this Saturday, May 13. Indeed, the peaceful march announced by the opposition and which was to be held today was banned by the governor of Kinshasa, on the grounds of the worrying security situation in the city. This decision was quickly challenged by the leader of the Engagement for Citizenship and Development (Ecidé), Martin Fayulu, who decided to continue the march despite this ban.
On his Twitter account, he explained that “for the Congo, we will march this Saturday, May 13. We must save the Congo, saying no to balkanization, growing insecurity, high prices and an electoral process chaotic.” This peaceful march of the opposition aimed to denounce the bad governance of the power in place and to ask for consensus on the composition of the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), in view of the elections scheduled for December.
Despite this ban, other worrying topical issues are also to be noted in the DRC, in particular the humanitarian crisis which continues to worsen and which requires urgent mobilization to deal with it. The Education, Citizenship and Ecology Commission (Educiel) also requested a consensual audit for the electoral register, in order to guarantee the transparency of the upcoming electoral process.
Furthermore, it should also be noted that a large number of people were arrested in Beni, suspected of being involved in banditry. Finally, the government announces the end of the misuse of physical space, with the aim of fighting against natural disasters which often have dramatic consequences in the DRC.
All these current events in the Democratic Republic of Congo undoubtedly require special attention from the authorities, but also solidarity and sustained mobilization of all citizens and actors involved. Solutions must be found to solve the country’s problems and guarantee a better future for all Congolese.