Stop the info! Stop sensational! This could be the slogan of this weekend in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, rumors circulated that the Directorate General of Migration would have prevented the Senator and opponent Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon from moving to the province of Ituri to sympathize with victims of armed groups.
However, the Director General of the DGM, Roland Kashwantale, dispelled this misunderstanding by specifying that the Senator had never been prevented from boarding this Saturday, June 17. Moreover, after verification, it turns out that there was no CAA flight to Bunia, where Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon was to go, that Saturday.
And even if the presidential candidate finally managed to get to Bunia, the fact is that the truth always catches up with those who transgress it. In this case, Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon had lied when he claimed to have been prevented from traveling to Ituri.
It is therefore important to pay attention to rumors and sensational news that can circulate on social networks. This type of fake news only stirs up trouble in an already fragile country and contributes to heightening existing political tensions.
In the end, caution and verification of sources are required to guarantee reliable and quality information to all citizens.