The DRC is going through a difficult period since the violent repression of the opposition march. On Saturday May 20, police violently suppressed protesters, using live ammunition, tear gas, machetes and sticks. The incidents of this peaceful march marked the end of the “zero incident” period and warned that the Tshisekedi regime could slide into authoritarianism despite their promise of the rule of law.
Unfortunately, if nothing is done, observers fear that the situation will deteriorate further as the elections approach. Several articles have covered this event, with photos showing police violence, while others comment on the statements of different civil society organizations, Minusca and even the revolutionary slogan such as “Element Déchainé”, calling for action. .
In addition, some articles analyze this situation in depth and link it to the fragility of the political situation in the DRC. Others cover treason cases involving politicians such as Edouard Mwangachuchu, suspected of false papers and collusion with Rwanda. Finally, an article talks about transnational connectivity with the launch of Africa-Congo Internet Exchange and a collaboration agreement to connect cities in the DRC to all of Africa.
This news shows an example of the use of violence to control the population, but also the confusion and fragility in a tense political context. All this is treated with the critical analysis and journalistic rigor that characterizes the articles of this blog