The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently in a very tense political period, with the multiplication of arrests and accusations brought against opponents of the power in place. Salomon Idi Kalonda Della, special adviser to Moïse Katumbi, is one of the latest examples.
Arrested on May 30, he is accused of illegally carrying weapons and preparing a coup. However, these accusations are rejected by those close to him and by members of his party, who speak of the instrumentalization of state services for political ends.
The residence of Salomon Idi Kalonda Della, as well as that of his mother and even the property of Moïse Katumbi in Kinshasa have also been searched in recent days, without the presence of the persons concerned or their advisers, denounce the opposition lawyers.
In this very tense political context, new demonstrations have been scheduled for this month of June in the Congolese capital. The opposition accuses the regime of Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo of seeking to muzzle its opponents and tarnish the image of the country.
This situation highlights the persistence of the security crisis in certain regions of the DRC, particularly in the province of Kongo Central where the latest developments are worrying, as well as the problems of insecurity in the Rwenzori sector, in the east of country, where ADF rebels continue to sow terror and paralyze education.
However, the DRC is not limited to this political and security crisis. Promising initiatives aim to revive the country, such as the new agricultural program launched in partnership with Dem and Bio-Agro Business, or the second wave of biometric identification of state agents.
The DRC national football team is also preparing for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, where it will notably face the Panthers of Gabon.
Finally, a crucial step has been taken towards the issuance of national identity cards, with the establishment of a biometric census system.
Despite the current difficulties, the DRC is therefore full of potential and projects for the future, which could help to get the country out of the political crisis and revive its economy.