The Democratic Republic of Congo is going through a period of economic and social turbulence. In a recent statement, the Front Commun pour le Congo (FCC), which is an opposition platform, expressed concern about the deterioration of the current situation. According to members of the FCC, the vertiginous fall of the Congolese franc against foreign currencies as well as the soaring prices of basic necessities have led to a loss of purchasing power for the Congolese.
This economic crisis is the worst in the country’s history, according to members of the FCC. In addition, the latter castigated the “chaotic” management of the country, characterized in particular by the rise of tribalism and rampant corruption. The FCC also condemned violations of fundamental rights, such as the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations as well as abuses of power by the judiciary.
The violent repression of the demonstration organized on May 20 aroused great indignation and was denounced by political parties of all persuasions, citizen movements and the international community. The FCC called for the sponsors and executors of these violations to be sanctioned.
Faced with this situation, it is crucial that the international community be impartial in its position. The Congolese authorities must also assume their responsibilities to put an end to this economic and social crisis and guarantee respect for the rights of their citizens.
It is therefore time for solutions to be put in place to address the roots of the current economic and social crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Such changes cannot be made without transparent and accountable governance, as well as economic and social policies adapted to the country’s situation.