The Congolese political scene is marked by advances and gray areas. In an interview with Jeune Afrique, Moïse Katumbi, declared presidential candidate for December 2023, revealed that he had refused President Tshisekedi’s offer to become Prime Minister in 2020. However, he had given his support to Tshisekedi after his divorce from with Joseph Kabila in October 2020. Katumbi said he had answered the president’s call to save the people and his end did not justify the means. He also affirmed his intention to face Felix Tshisekedi in the elections next December.
Following this media release, Moïse Katumbi was prevented from entering the Kongo-Central province and one of his advisers was brutally arrested. The political situation in the DRC appears to be unstable.
Furthermore, the International Criminal Court is investigating crimes against humanity in the province of Lituji, and citizens’ movements in the DRC are sounding the alarm on the restriction of civic space and electoral pressure. However, there are significant advances for the security of eastern DRC, as highlighted by the Extraordinary Summit of the East African Community.
Outside the political domain, certain events make it possible to highlight the initiative, the determination and the professionalization of several sectors in the DRC, in particular the young Congolese entrepreneurs during the fair which was dedicated to them, or the success of the 52,784 finalist students. passing the enafep, 2023 edition in Kasai.
In short, the DRC is a country in constant evolution, with notable progress and challenges to be met.