The presidential and legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to arouse the interest of the international community. In this context, a meeting between Denis Kadima, President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), and Alyson King, British Ambassador accredited to the DRC, recently took place to discuss preparations for the ongoing electoral process.
During this meeting, Alyson King welcomed the fruitful exchanges she had with the president of the CENI. She stressed the importance of transparency and credibility in an electoral process. She also underlined Britain’s commitment to working closely with the CENI as a funder to provide financial and technical support, as well as deploying local observers to build confidence in the process.
Denis Kadima briefed the British Ambassador on CENI’s efforts to complete the electoral process. He highlighted the meetings he had with representatives of the opposition, welcoming this initiative of dialogue and communication with all stakeholders. He also spoke of the challenges faced in voter registration, especially in conflict-affected areas of the country.
For Britain, it is paramount that the December elections are conducted in a fair, transparent and inclusive manner. Working closely with the CENI, Britain’s financial and technical support will help build credibility in the electoral process and ensure free and fair elections for the Congolese people.
This meeting between Denis Kadima and Alyson King underlines the importance of international partnerships in the field of elections and highlights the commitment of the international community to support countries in their democratic processes. For the DRC, these elections are of crucial importance for the future of the country, and the active participation of national and international actors is essential to ensure their smooth running.
In conclusion, the presidential and legislative elections in the DRC continue to generate interest and commitment from the international community. The meeting between Denis Kadima and Alyson King highlights the importance of transparency, credibility and inclusiveness in this electoral process