The Kinshasa International Fair (FIKIN) has been under construction for some time and rehabilitation work is continuing normally. Didier Kabampele Ngabul, General Manager of FIKIN, confirmed that the Turkish company Milvet is working to dress FIKIN in its most beautiful dress of the time. Indeed, the rehabilitation project provides for the construction of several offices, conference rooms, exhibition centers, amusement park, a shopping center, a hotel and others.
FIKIN was created with the aim of promoting the commercial, agricultural, industrial and artisanal products of the region. The general manager pointed out that the fair is about to modernize and become a meeting place between nations. It intends to organize fairground editions to allow companies to present their expertise in various fields.
In the DRC, economic, social and political challenges are among the major issues of governance. The security crisis in the east of the country remains a central problem in this part of Congo, where M23 troops threaten the city of Goma. In addition, the issue of political stability is crucial for the DRC, which has more than 500 political parties, but few have a real ideology and a clear program. Martin Fayulu, opposition figure and candidate in several previous elections, demands a reliable and transparent electoral register for the legislative and provincial elections in the DRC.
However, not all subjects are negative. The DRC is actively preparing for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, which Côte d’Ivoire will host in 2024. Teams from all over the world will meet for this most anticipated sporting event in the world. ‘year.
Finally, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations at the United Nations, recently visited Lituri to discuss with local communities the challenges related to security and massive population displacements. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle also traveled to Goma to deliver a message of peace in an unstable region.
It is important to follow the news in the DRC to understand the major issues affecting this country, always remaining aware of the various issues that are present there.