Title: The rebirth of justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a final appeal from President Félix Tshisekedi
Introduction :
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, recently expressed his frustration with the state of justice in his country. Aware of the importance of this sector for the consolidation of the rule of law, he launched an ultimate appeal for the revival of justice in order to make it more independent, efficient and reassuring for all. In this article, we will return to the words of President Tshisekedi and the measures taken to improve the Congolese judicial system.
A call for the rebirth of justice:
During the launch of the first training course for 2,500 civilian and military magistrates for the promotion of the “rule of law”, President Tshisekedi recalled his desire to consolidate quality justice, protective of human rights and essential for peace and prosperity in the nation. He stressed that the absence of justice is a trivialization of evil, while an effective judicial system acts as a deterrent and contributes to social peace.
Dissatisfaction with the record of justice:
President Tshisekedi did not hide his disappointment with the record of justice during his term. He regretted that justice did not meet his expectations and expressed his feeling of not being in tune with the heads of judicial institutions. He underlined his intention to provide the justice system with additional resources so that it is up to the challenges facing it.
Initiatives to improve the judicial system:
Félix Tshisekedi has taken steps to strengthen the justice sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to the training of magistrates, he urged the government to allocate more resources to this sector. He thus wishes to promote an independent and efficient justice, capable of guaranteeing the fundamental rights of Congolese citizens.
Conclusion :
The revival of justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a priority for President Félix Tshisekedi. It recognizes the shortcomings of this sector and calls for concrete measures to improve its functioning. By providing the justice system with additional resources and training new magistrates, the Congolese head of state hopes to see the emergence of a fairer and more efficient judicial system, at the service of all Congolese citizens