The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still worrying and the latest events only add to the surrounding uncertainty. Indeed, the residence of Solomon Idi Kalonda’s mother was searched, which aroused the anger of Moïse Moni Della, who considers that this is a harassment against his brother. The day before this search, the residences of Salomon Kalonda and Moïse Katumbi were also combed through by the intelligence services.
If nothing was found at the end of these searches, the Katumbi camp went up against this action. For some, it is a manifestation of the hatred that President Tshisekedi bears towards Salomon Kalonda and his relatives. This relentlessness is considered inhuman by Moïse Moni Della, who believes that one should not traumatize a poor 85-year-old woman. He also deplores the fact that the residences of M23 officials have never been searched.
All this comes on top of political tensions and persistent insecurity in the country, particularly in North Kivu where ADF abuses are being fought. Despite the military operations, insecurity remains high. However, there are also positive initiatives to report, such as the forthcoming launch of the national identity cards so long awaited by the Congolese after more than 30 years of waiting.
Progress has also been made in the fight against sexual exploitation in the DRC, with Mlezi’s victory in a UNFPA competition and a march in support of the exemption of legal fees for victims of sexual violence. Authorities are also making efforts to prevent the spread of poliomyelitis, with more than 900,000 children vaccinated for this purpose.
The country faces many challenges and the situation remains complex, but progress is being made and it is important to highlight these positive actions to hope for a better future for the DRC and its people.