The DRC and China were called upon to protect the achievements of their bilateral relationship during the visit of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to China. The latter met with the general secretary of the communist party of the municipality of Shanghai, Chen Jining, who underlined the will of China to deepen its friendship with the DRC thanks to a new philosophy based on sincerity and frankness. President Tshisekedi recalled that the two countries have maintained excellent relations for more than 50 years, particularly in the field of infrastructure. This visit by the first Congolese authority to China is an important step in strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.
In other news, political tension in the DRC has reached a new height with the arrest of the right arm of opponent Moïse Katumbi. This situation further worries observers of the situation in the country, who fear an intensification of violence. The Minister of Education, for his part, made a donation of 30 motorcycles for the provincial deputy directors of the EPST in the province of Kasai, with a view to strengthening free education.
In terms of transitional justice, the ICC and the Nobel Peace Prize doctor have highlighted its importance in stopping sexual violence in the DRC. The extension of the state of siege in the east of the country has raised concerns, while the postponement of ENAFEP in seven educational provinces has been justified by the Ministry of EPST.
In a recent visit, the ICC prosecutor highlighted the atrocities in Ituri and sought to take action against them. The AfDB Annual Meetings resulted in the establishment of an African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation to strengthen the continent’s health system. Finally, the next elections in the DRC are eagerly awaited, although they are viewed with caution by some observers.