The Mzee Laurent Désiré Kabila Foundation, located in the commune of Gombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been the victim of recurrent attacks described as “barbaric, criminal and despicable” by Jaynet Kabila, president of the Foundation and daughter of the former president. Congolese.
In a press release, the Foundation denounces these acts which violate the laws of the Republic on the protection of guaranteed rights and the inviolability of homes. Indeed, the head office was attacked by people suspected of being security agents and an unidentified military commando. This attack is the second in less than a year, the first having taken place in July 2022.
These actions are considered to profane the memory of Laurent Désiré Kabila, who devoted his youth and his life to the fight against the dictatorial system. The Mzee Laurent Désiré Kabila Foundation calls for respect for the former presidents of the Republic and all those who sacrificed their lives for the interest of the country.
These events testify to the continuing insecurity in the country and raise serious concerns about the state of security for political actors and civil society organizations.
In addition, the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to face other challenges, including the security crisis in the Kongo Central province, the persistence of insecurity in the Rwenzori sector and political tensions such as the illegal occupation of the residence of Moïse Katumbi by armed men.
Despite these challenges, the DRC is making progress in terms of development with the launch of a new agricultural program in partnership with DEM and Bio-Agro-business, and the forthcoming distribution of national identity cards.
In the meantime, the Leopards of the DRC are preparing for their next match against the Panthers of Gabon in the framework of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2023.
In short, the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises many concerns about the security of political actors and civil society organizations. However, the country is not giving up its struggle for development by launching new programs and continuing to move forward despite the challenges.