Regularly, the DRC is the scene of tensions related to the political life of the country. This Friday, May 26, 2023, the conference hosted by former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mampon in front of students in Kenge has been banned. The doors of the planned room were closed by police on the orders of the provincial governor, Jean-Marie Petit Petit Tamata.
The situation in Kenge reveals significant political tensions. The different opinions expressed reflect the complexity of the political life of the region. On the one hand, some think that Matata Ponyo should be ashamed of going to Kenge after positioning himself as a political opponent. They accuse the former Prime Minister of not having allowed the population of Kwango province to benefit from the positive effects of the Bukangalonzo agro-industrial park, initiated while he was at the head of the Government.
On the other side, the opinion is different: for some, Matata Ponyo must be able to circulate freely as a Congolese citizen. Indeed, his possible involvement in the hijacking of the Bukangalonzo agro-industrial park has not yet been established by the courts.
These political tensions are added to a news rich in events in the DRC. Thus, President Félix Tshisekedi is traveling to China to renegotiate a contract aimed at guaranteeing a fairer distribution of the profits linked to the exploitation of the country’s resources. At the same time, the Congolese opposition is making itself heard and trying to propose structured solutions for the development of the country.
Faced with all of these events, the DRC must continue to move forward on the road to political and economic stability. By building a constructive opposition and regulating political tensions, the country will be able to fully benefit from its potential and develop its economy in a sustainable manner.