Electoral process in the DRC: Fruitful exchanges between the CENI and the British ambassador
The electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to attract the interest and attention of the international community. Proof of this is the meeting between the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis Kadima, and the Ambassador of Great Britain, Alyson King.
During their meeting, the two parties discussed the progress of the preparations for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for December 20. Alyson King was delighted with the transparency and credibility of the electoral process, describing the exchanges with Denis Kadima as fruitful.
The British diplomat stressed the importance of involving all stakeholders in the electoral process to ensure its fairness and transparency. She also announced that Britain will support the CENI as a funder, not only technically, but also by deploying local observers to build confidence in the electoral process.
Denis Kadima reported on the efforts made by the CENI to carry out the electoral process, in particular by organizing meetings with members of the opposition. He also spoke of the challenges faced in voter registration, especially in conflict-affected areas.
The British Ambassador expressed the wish that the elections take place in a fair, transparent and inclusive manner. This meeting between the CENI and the British ambassador testifies to the commitment of the international community to support the electoral process in the DRC.
This new exchange between the CENI and representatives of the international community reinforces confidence in the ongoing electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The transparency and credibility of these elections are essential to ensure the stability of the country and allow the Congolese people to choose their leaders freely.