The Deputy Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Aminata Namasya Bazego posted an update on her Twitter account regarding a rumor about her pregnancy circulating on social networks. She thus recalls that her private life must be respected by all, in accordance with the rights guaranteed to all Congolese by the Constitution.
She also pointed out that smearing her image could harm both her actions as a public official and the image of her married male colleagues and their families. She insisted that her political views and actions can be challenged during the election period due in December this year, but that personal attacks will not be tolerated.
The initial article, published on Fatshimetry’s blog, is a brief but useful contribution to current events in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, it would be wise for the blog to delve deeper into the subject and offer other related and relevant information on Congolese politicians and women politicians. The blog could also have more impact by including links to other related articles on politics and women in Congolese society.