Insecurity in the territory of Beni, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, continues to cause serious concern. Provincial deputy Celse Muhindo Magezi recently exposed a worrying situation during a meeting with General Dic Holumu, in charge of the joint operation between the Congolese army (FARDC) and the Ugandan army (UPDF) in the region.
According to the deputy, the Congolese army faces many obstacles, including logistical problems and a small workforce. He also stresses the importance of taking into account the warnings issued by the population and deplores the Kasindi massacre which could have been avoided if the authorities had acted accordingly. In this context, Celse Muhindo Magezi calls for strengthening the Congolese army, improving logistics and guaranteeing the well-being of soldiers.
He also stresses the importance of establishing a dialogue between the security forces, non-governmental organizations and the population in order to find solutions to put an end to insecurity in the region. The deputy insists on the need to fight against the isolation of the region, by improving the roads and promoting socio-economic development.
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In another register, the visit of the South African president to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was hailed as an opportunity to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries. This visit marks an important step in bilateral relations and paves the way for new partnership opportunities in various sectors such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources.
Discussions on the electoral process in the DRC: Joseph Kabila invited to participate
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The security crisis in the DRC: Rwanda criticizes and the call for action by the international community
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Deadly ambush against a convoy of Chinese expatriates in the Democratic Republic of Congo: local authorities called on to strengthen security
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These various current topics highlight the challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also underline the prospects for development and the opportunities for cooperation. It is essential to inform and raise public awareness on these crucial issues in order to promote a deeper understanding of the situation and to encourage durable solutions.