The security situation in DR Congo in 2023 is very worrying. Indeed, the M23 occupies localities in the territory of Rutshuru, Masisi, Nyiragongo and around the city of Goma. The Deputy Minister of National Defense and Veterans announced during an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers the strengthening of the various positions of the RDF/M23 in anticipation of a general offensive with the objective, according to the sources, of occupation of the city of Goma. Faced with this threat, the government must take the necessary steps to thwart the ambitions of M23 and its sponsor, Rwanda.
The 3rd assessment of the security and humanitarian situation in the two provinces under a state of siege led by Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde also underlined that the situation remains very worrying in North Kivu, following the war of aggression. The displaced estimated at 2,000 are calling for appropriate measures to enable the army to deal with them.
However, the military governor of North Kivu, Lieutenant-General Constat Ndima, deplored the timid withdrawal of the M23 from occupied spaces and the lack of sincerity that characterizes the withdrawal of this movement supported by Rwanda. He demanded that the withdrawal of the M23 be more sincere to allow the return of the displaced populations to their place of origin.
This situation remains critical as the opposition is repressed by the police and political tensions are still present. However, an awakening of the Congolese opposition is increasingly felt, with a media dynamic that must be accompanied by a structured program.
In this context, President Tshisekedi traveled to China to renegotiate the contract of the century, with the aim of a fairer distribution of benefits for the DRC. He also accused Rwanda of being behind the Teke Yaka conflict in Greater Bandundu, raising tension in the region.
At the same time, Pascaline Zamuda was appointed deputy director of Fonhab, to improve social housing in the DR Congo. This appointment is a strong sign of the government’s desire to develop policies to solve the structural problems of Congolese life.
Finally, the BIAC case is dismissed for Michel Losembe, but the bank remains in crisis. This court ruling does not resolve BIAC’s issues, which have yet to be addressed.
The DR Congo faces many challenges, but the government is putting in place mechanisms to deal with them. The population expects concrete results, and the measures taken must continue to improve the country’s security and economic situation.