The news in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been marked in recent days by the standoff between the power in place and the opposition. While the presidential party UDPS was planning to organize a big rally in front of its office, insecurity in the eastern part of the capital caused the cancellation of this rally at the request of the Prime Minister. An argument that has not failed to anger opponents, who see it as an attack on the freedom to demonstrate, a right guaranteed by the Constitution.
The situation is tense, and Kinshasa’s police chief, General Sylvano Kasongo, has announced that he will disperse any gathering of more than 20 people, citing insecurity in the capital. A decision which, according to observers, reinforces the impression of an authoritarian regime with little respect for fundamental rights.
Beyond this affair, the DRC is also experiencing other challenges, such as the shortage of maize which is hitting the country, the worrying situation in the province of Kwango, or even the community violence which has been increasing for several weeks.
Despite everything, the country also has assets, as evidenced by the speech of President Felix Tshisekedi during his official visit to Botswana, during which he presented the investment opportunities offered by the DRC. Furthermore, the recent inauguration of the Mulowe bridge marks a step forward for the economic development of the provinces of Maniema and Lomami.
In short, the DRC remains a country plagued by many challenges, but which also has undeniable resources and opportunities. The situation requires all-out efforts to improve security, fight poverty and food insecurity, and strengthen democratic institutions