News: The province of Kasaï-Oriental registers a high number of candidacies for the national legislative elections
The province of Kasaï-Oriental, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is making headlines with the massive influx of candidates for the national legislative elections. In fact, 144 candidate files were submitted, including 25 from women, thus marking the significant participation of women in politics.
This record number of candidates can be explained by the commitment of the major parties and political groups, both majority and opposition. The candidates were accompanied by enthusiastic activists, who expressed their support through songs and slogans.
Despite this enthusiasm, the office for receiving and processing applications did not experience any particular stress, the agents of the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission) having been able to work in peace. Security around the offices has been reinforced by the presence of national police forces.
Among the applications received, files were being completed, a sign of the candidates’ interest in participating actively in the democratic process. This strong presence of candidates demonstrates the importance attached to the legislative elections and the desire of citizens to contribute to the political life of their country.
This phenomenon also highlights the efforts made to promote the representation of women in politics. With more than a sixth of applications from women, the province of Kasaï-Oriental sends a strong message in favor of gender equality and political inclusion.
These elections draw attention to the vitality of democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the active participation of citizens in the electoral process is an encouraging sign for the future of the country.
In conclusion, the province of Kasai-Oriental stands out for the influx of candidates for the national legislative elections. This strong turnout demonstrates citizens’ interest in political life and bears witness to the efforts to promote the inclusion of women