This week’s news in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the work of filling a ravine in Tshikapa in the province of Kasaï. This operation is led by the local government and benefits from the acquisition of anti-erosion machines and materials provided by the central government.
The local population is delighted with this initiative, which will improve the safety of citizens and the tranquility of the region. Governor Dieudonné Pieme called on the population to lend a hand to the executives of the Roads and Drainage Office (OVD) and to the security services committed to work and secure the said works.
This action is part of a search for stability in the face of the many economic, social and political challenges facing the country. This is why Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s visit to Goma is a strong symbol of peace in an unstable region.
This news should be read in parallel with other major events, such as the security crisis in North Kivu where the M23 rebellion threatens the city of Goma, or even Martin Fayulu’s message, which demands a reliable and transparent electoral file for legislative and provincial elections in the DRC.
The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2024 is also a major sporting event eagerly awaited, but which should not make us forget the deterioration of the social situation in the DRC, denounced by the FCC.
Finally, it is important to note that the Central Bank of Congo announced a slight appreciation of the Congolese franc exchange rate on the official market but a slight depreciation on the parallel market. An economic indicator to watch closely