Article: Legislative elections in the DRC: family favoritism and a threat to democracy
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Abstract: This article sheds light on the recent legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and raises concerns about family patronage and the threat this poses to democracy in the country. It examines the ties between political leaders and their families, as well as the growing influence of these families on the Congolese political scene. The article warns of the consequences of this situation, particularly in terms of corruption and misappropriation of public resources. He calls for greater transparency and reform of the political system to preserve democratic values in the DRC.
Keywords: legislative elections, DRC, family patronage, democracy, corruption, transparency, political reform.
Article: Professor Lobo Kanza Kanza, eminent academic, has passed away: funeral program
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Abstract: This article pays tribute to Professor Lobo Kanza Kanza, an eminent Congolese academic who has just passed away. It paints a portrait of this remarkable man and his exceptional contribution as a teacher and researcher. The article also announces the funeral program to allow all those who wish to pay a last tribute to this great Congolese intellectual. It highlights the valuable legacy left by Professor Lobo Kanza Kanza and highlights his enduring contribution to the advancement of knowledge and education in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Keywords: Professor Lobo Kanza Kanza, academic, funeral, tribute, heritage, knowledge, education.
Article: Kinshasa International Fair (FIKIN): rehabilitation works stalled following a dispute between Milvet and the Congolese authorities
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Abstract: This article highlights the difficulties faced by the Kinshasa International Fair (FIKIN) due to a dispute between the construction company Milvet and the Congolese authorities. Work to rehabilitate this iconic venue is currently at a standstill, raising concerns that the event will be held on schedule. The article examines the various claims of the stakeholders and calls for a rapid resolution of this dispute in order to preserve the importance of FIKIN as an economic and cultural platform in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Keywords: Kinshasa International Fair, FIKIN, rehabilitation works, litigation, Congolese authorities, resolution, economic and cultural platform.
Article: The Democratic Republic of the Congo draws inspiration from Tanzania to strengthen its national service and train committed youth
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Abstract: This article explores how the Democratic Republic of the Congo draws inspiration from Tanzania to strengthen its national service and form an engaged youth. It presents the initiatives and programs put in place to encourage the participation of young Congolese in national service, drawing on the successful experience of Tanzania in this area. The article highlights the benefits of this approach, which not only helps to develop the skills of young people, but also promotes national unity and active citizenship in the DRC.
Keywords: Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, national service, committed youth, initiatives, programs, skills, national unity, active citizenship.
Article: ENAFEP 2023: start of the tests and historic free national exam in the DRC
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Abstract: This article announces the start of the ENAFEP 2023 exams in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the national exam that marks the transition from secondary to higher education. He highlights the importance of this exam and underlines the historic free admission that candidates will benefit from this year, a measure put in place to promote equal opportunities in access to education in the DRC. The article also highlights the challenges of this exam and encourages candidates to give the best of themselves to succeed in this crucial stage of their academic career.
Keywords: ENAFEP 2023, tests, free, national exam, secondary education, higher education, equal opportunities, academic career.
Article: The rapprochement between Brazzaville and Kigali arouses strong reactions in the DRC
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Abstract: This article explores the strong reactions aroused in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the rapprochement between Brazzaville and Kigali. It examines the political and geopolitical consequences of this alliance between Congo and Rwanda, and the concerns that this arouses within the Congolese population. The article sheds light on the different points of view on this question and underlines the potential implications of this alliance for regional stability. He calls for an open and constructive dialogue to guarantee peace and security in the DRC.
Keywords: rapprochement, Brazzaville, Kigali, Democratic Republic of Congo, alliance, politics, geopolitics, implications, regional stability, peace, security