Last week was rich in news in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mimy Mopunga, political scientist and member of civil society, was interviewed to comment on the highlights, ranging from the transporters’ strike to the announcement of the quadripartite summit on peace and security in the east of the country.
Mopunga mentions in particular the issue of private carriers, some of whom abuse their power by setting the cost of journeys as they please. For her, a lasting solution would be for the State to organize public transport, in order to regulate the market and guarantee fair prices for the population.
The interview also addresses security issues, with the publication of a list of charges against an adviser to the opponent Moise Katumbi, as well as militia attacks in Beni and Maluku. For Mopunga, it is crucial that the investigations are carried out in an objective and impartial manner, in order to avoid any political or ethnic discrimination in the legal proceedings.
Finally, in these times of pre-election campaign, Mimy Mopunga calls for the responsibility of all political actors to avoid hate speech and messages. She stresses the importance of awareness-raising to strengthen the unity of the Congolese people and recalls that freedom of expression must be real and responsible.
Beyond the interview, Fatshimétire’s blog also offers in-depth analyzes of the country’s political, social and economic issues. Topics such as wildlife conservation, the construction of schools as part of the local development program or the political alliances that are emerging in view of the December 2023 elections, are addressed with expertise and finesse.
In short, Fatshimétire’s blog offers an enlightened perspective on Congolese news, through rigorous analyzes and testimonies from committed personalities like Mimy Mopunga