Title: Meeting between the President of the CENI and the British Ambassador: fruitful discussions around the elections in the DRC
Introduction
The President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denis Kadima, recently spoke with the British Ambassador, Alyson King, to discuss the ongoing electoral process. This meeting made it possible to discuss the progress of the preparations for the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for 20 December. In this article, we present to you an account of these discussions and the prospects for collaboration between Great Britain and the CENI.
A collaboration based on transparency and credibility
During this interview, Alyson King stressed the importance of transparency and credibility in an electoral process. She also mentioned her country’s desire to work closely with the CENI to ensure fair and transparent elections. Great Britain thus intends to provide financial and technical support, as well as to deploy local observers to strengthen the confidence of stakeholders in the electoral process.
President Kadima also shared with the British Ambassador the efforts made by the CENI to carry out this process. In particular, he mentioned the meetings with members of the opposition, stressing the importance of communication with all stakeholders. He also discussed the difficulties encountered during recruitment in the conflict-affected areas of the country.
Fair, transparent and inclusive elections
Alyson King has insisted Britain wants the December election to be held in a fair, transparent and inclusive manner. It is essential to integrate all stakeholders to guarantee the legitimacy and credibility of the electoral process. The collaboration between Great Britain and the CENI therefore aims to support this approach and ensure the participation of all actors.
Conclusion
The meeting between the president of the CENI and the British ambassador made it possible to establish constructive exchanges around the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The collaboration between Britain and the CENI promises to enhance the transparency, credibility and inclusiveness of the upcoming elections. This is an essential step to guarantee the stability and democratic development of the country.