Ongoing electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – A step towards transparency and credibility
In a recent meeting between the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denis Kadima, and the British Ambassador, Alyson King, the main topic of discussion was the ongoing electoral process. . This meeting was described as fruitful and made it possible to take stock of the preparations for the presidential and legislative elections which will take place on 20 December.
During this meeting, the importance of transparency and credibility in an electoral process was underlined. Alyson King, the British ambassador, expressed her satisfaction with the exchanges with the president of the CENI. In particular, she commended the efforts made to integrate all stakeholders in the electoral process.
Britain, as a donor, has also expressed its commitment to technically support the CENI and deploy local observers to build confidence in the electoral process. The ambassador also underlined the importance of meetings with members of the opposition and communication with the various stakeholders.
Transparency, credibility and inclusiveness are essential elements to ensure fair elections. Great Britain therefore wants the December elections to take place under these conditions.
This meeting between Denis Kadima and Alyson King highlights the importance given by the CENI to the integrity of the electoral process. By communicating with the various actors and taking into account the difficulties encountered, the CENI is showing its desire to make these elections a crucial democratic moment in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In conclusion, the ongoing electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo is moving in the right direction, with a strong commitment to transparency, credibility and inclusiveness. The collaboration between the CENI and international partners such as Great Britain is an important step towards the holding of fair and democratic elections in December