News in the Democratic Republic of Congo: the territory of Kalehe is declared a disaster area following the floods
On Friday, May 12, 2023, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, announced the declaration of Kalehe, located in the province of South Kivu, “disaster zone”. The floods that hit this region caused deaths, the toll of which stands at 438 people. The Head of Government took this decision in consultation with the Head of State, on the basis of a field report as well as proposals from the Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior. This statement will help provide greater support to affected populations.
In addition to the climatic situation, this event also gave the Congolese State the opportunity to look into the implementation of a new strategy for artisanal mining, the preservation of the forest and the development of living spaces.
The Prime Minister also called on the ministers concerned, in particular the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, as well as those for Regional Planning and Mines, to work together to propose a methodological file in order to mitigate and mitigate the effects of climate change through prevention.
In addition to this news, the Democratic Republic of Congo is shaken by multiple events such as the security situation in Kwango province, community violence in the west of the country, the sexual and reproductive health campaign organized by the IPAS association, political tensions, the humanitarian crisis, and much more. Follow the latest developments of these events on our blog to stay informed