Title: Security challenges in North Kivu: the Deputy Prime Minister visits Goma
Introduction :
In a context marked by persistent security challenges, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi Kankonde undertook a roaming mission to Goma, capital of North Kivu province. The purpose of this visit is to assess the progress made in terms of security in this region which has been heavily affected by the activism of rebel groups. Through meetings with local authorities and security consultations, the Deputy Prime Minister seeks to understand the security problems that arise in North Kivu and to encourage the population to actively participate in the denunciation of any infiltrated threat.
Advances in security:
During the security council that he chaired in Goma, the Deputy Prime Minister underlined the improvements observed on the security front in the province of North Kivu. He hailed the efforts of the Congolese army which is being formed to defend the national territory. This positive development is encouraging and provides an overview of the security situation in the area, not only from a military and police point of view, but also in terms of intelligence.
Encouragement of resistance of the population:
Faced with the security issues that persist in the province of North Kivu, the Deputy Prime Minister sent a message of encouragement to the population. He called on citizens to be vigilant and resist, stressing that security is not only the business of the armed forces and the police, but concerns the entire population. He also urged the population to collaborate with the authorities by denouncing any infiltrated and hidden individual in the region.
A roaming mission for a better understanding of security issues:
The Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to Goma is part of a larger touring mission which also allowed him to travel to Isiro in Haut Uélé, Bunia in Ituri province, Kisangani in Tshopo , as well as in Goma in North Kivu. This approach aims to better understand the security problems that arise in these different regions. By taking the pulse of the situation on the ground, the Deputy Prime Minister will be able to better understand the challenges facing these territories and consider appropriate solutions.
Conclusion :
The roaming mission of Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi Kankonde to Goma marks a desire to strengthen security in the province of North Kivu. By assessing the progress made on the security front and encouraging the population to actively participate in denouncing threats, the Deputy Prime Minister expresses his determination to resolve the persistent security problems. This visit highlights the importance of collaboration between the security forces and the population to ensure a safe and peaceful environment in the North Kivu region