The Francophone Games which took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo from July 28 to August 6 were a real success. Nearly 40 countries participated in this major French-speaking event, bringing together more than 3,000 people including artists, athletes and their respective delegations. For nearly two weeks, Kinshasa shone positively, providing respite from the daily hustle and bustle of socio-political life.
Now that the games are over, the media and public opinion are once again turning to politics. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) recently announced the postponement of the publication of the provisional list of admissible candidates for the election of national deputies. This decision sparked reactions, particularly within the opposition, and the CENI justifies this postponement by the high number of applications submitted at the close of submissions.
Moreover, the case of the assassination of Chérubin Okende continues to arouse the interest and captivate the Congolese political class for almost a month. Despite the case being taken up by the courts, accusations and hate speech persist in public debate. At the same time, the President of the Republic has been to Brazil to take part in the Summit on the Amazon Basin in Belém since August 8.
The news in the Democratic Republic of Congo thus reflects the political and social issues that punctuate the life of the country. The Games of La Francophonie were a moment of national pride, but as soon as they were over, the political reality and the challenges facing the country took over. The political situation, the assassination affair and the president’s travels offer insight into the key issues shaping Congolese news.
In the coming days and weeks, it is expected that new developments will occur in these different areas, bringing their share of debates and discussions among the Congolese population. The Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a country on the move, where the news is rich and complex, reflecting the aspirations and challenges of a nation in search of stability and progress