Tennis is in the spotlight in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This Saturday, June 24, the Leopards Tennis men face the Barea of Madagascar for the Group 4 Promotion Play Off. The meeting takes place in Kinshasa.
The Congolese of the national team made an impression by winning (3-0) against the Dodos of Mauritius. Christian Saidi and William Bushamuka provided the two singles victories while pair William Bushamuka and Sarma Nkulufa won the doubles. This victory allowed them to finish at the top of their group with 6 successes in as many outings.
The other Promotional Play Off will pit Gabon against Burundi. The winners of the two Play Offs will qualify for Group 4. Tennis enthusiasts are already biting their nails waiting for resounding results.
At the same time, other topics have punctuated the news in the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days. The National Assembly closed its session without debating the Tshani law, among other pressing national issues. Jean-Claude Vuemba Luzamba resigned from his presidency of the Provincial Assembly of Kongo Central, creating a shock among the population.
In another vein, the Democratic Republic of Congo is launching a Red Card campaign against human trafficking and sexual violence in sports. It thus reaffirms its commitment to fight against these scourges which still plague society. The sports field in particular is often affected by these practices and it is important to put in place measures to eradicate them.
Security is also an important hot topic in the DRC. The national police was recently provided with twenty Boxer motorcycles to reinforce security in Kasai Central. Necessary measures due to the tense situation in this region of the country.
Finally, humanitarian concerns and condemnations of armed groups in the DRC were expressed by the United Kingdom. The first Congolese feature film awarded at Cannes, Augure, will be screened for the first time in Kinshasa, a highly anticipated event in the cinematographic world. The stakes of the partnership between the World Bank and the DRC for the development of the country and the protection of the Virunga National Park have also been discussed recently. Finally, the summit for a new global financial pact highlighted the importance of private investment for emerging countries and the climate.
The Democratic Republic of Congo thus experiences a variety of events, whether sporting, political, cultural or even social. The news is rich and highlights the challenges facing the country