The international community is concerned about the evolution of the situation in North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Indeed, after the extension of the mandate of the military forces of the East African Community (EAC) in the region, troops from the Economic Community for the Development of Southern Africa (SADC) should also be deployed.
The deployment of these troops worries war specialists and some fear that it will provoke a confrontation between the two international organizations invited by the Kinshasa government, the SADC and the EAC.
On the other hand, information has recently reported that the rebels of the M23 are preparing for a possible attack on the town of Goma located in the province of North Kivu. Deputy Prime Ministers Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo and Mbusa Nyamwisi then demanded a firm condemnation of any attempt to restart the war on the part of the M23 rebels and Rwanda, its support.
The DRC is therefore in a delicate situation in the run-up to the December 2023 elections, with significant political and economic stakes for a peaceful transition. Moreover, the recent strikes in Kinshasa by bus, taxi and motorbike taxi drivers show the need for a comprehensive reform of the transport sector to ensure the daily safety of citizens.
In a context where the international community is multiplying cooperation agreements with the DRC with a view to sustainable and responsible development, it is important to recognize the importance of local initiatives in parallel for a concrete improvement in the situation of the populations.