The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the midst of political turmoil. The ruling UDPS party has come under fire from the Catholic Church, accusing the party of maintaining a militia that hunts down political opponents.
The Secretary General of the UDPS, Augustin Kabuya, decided to respond to these accusations during a major talk scheduled for Tuesday, June 27. He also planned to give his position on the issue of the December 2023 elections.
The situation in the DRC is increasingly worrying with growing insecurity and alarming figures regarding the humanitarian crisis. A regional security summit in eastern DRC is planned for effective coordination of efforts for lasting peace.
The 5th DRC Mining Week was also an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable performance of Tenke Fungurume Mining in the Congolese mining sector.
In addition, the question of the withdrawal of MONUSCO in the DRC worries the United States for the security of the country and the region.
The country also faces the thorny issue of Rwanda’s support for the M23. While the country risk conference in Kinshasa was an opportunity to discuss solutions for the DRC’s economic growth, MP Edouard Mwangachuchu Hizi is currently on trial over his alleged links with Rwanda.
In this tense political context, Delly Sesanga’s call to respect the Constitution to guarantee the country’s security takes on its full meaning. The question of the conflicting relationship between the government and the Catholic Church in the DRC should also be highlighted.
The DRC faces multiple and complex challenges, but it must face up to move towards a more stable and prosperous society. Especially since today the foreign powers have their eyes riveted on the region, ready to assert their hold on Congolese raw materials.