The province of Kongo-Central, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is experiencing a persistent security crisis. The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior and Security, Peter Kazadi, reported the presence of elements not yet identified in the territory of Lukula. This militia, called Mobondo, has multiplied incursions into the territories of Kenge and Popokabaka, where it has terrorized the peaceful citizens and snatched several properties, notably from Iniangi and Imbundi. A customary chief was even assassinated.
Measures have been taken to counter these attackers. A group of Mobondo were captured in Kunzulu localities as well as others in Kwamouth territory. The Congolese government is also working on the issue of the security crisis in the west of the country, and the mission is far from over.
Readers can find more information on this subject in the following articles:
– “Contest in the DRC: Thierry Monsenepwo defends justice, the opposition denounces judicial harassment”
– “Kasai Oriental: official launch of the second wave of biometric identification of State agents in Kinshasa”
– “Insecurity in the Rwenzori sector: ADF rebels continue to sow terror and paralyze education”
– “CAN 2023: the Leopards of the DRC in preparation to face the Panthers of Gabon”
– “Armed men illegally occupy the residence of Moïse Katumbi: fears of an escalation of political violence in the DRC”
– “In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 100 people kidnapped in April: security still threatened”
In addition, the DRC recently launched a new agricultural program in partnership with DEM and Bio-Agro Business which aims to develop rubber cultivation. The country has also taken a crucial step towards issuing national identity cards. The security situation and the electoral process in the DRC are also discussed by the European Union with the DRC ambassador to Benelux and to the EU