The security landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing new upheavals with recent appointments at the head of certain security structures. President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi has appointed Daniel Lusadisu Kiambi as the new boss of the National Intelligence Agency (ANR), replacing Jean-Hervé Mbelu. In addition, Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe was appointed special security advisor to the President, replacing Jean-Claude Kabongo.
These appointments come in a context where certain human rights organizations have denounced arbitrary arrests carried out by the ANR and military security. A memorandum was submitted to the president of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) to put an end to this worrying situation.
The choice of new leaders for these security structures is therefore a strong signal sent by President Tshisekedi. He certainly wishes to establish a new dynamic in these agencies, by providing them with new leaders who will ensure the security of the country while respecting the fundamental rights of citizens.
Daniel Lusadisu Kiambi, as the new boss of the ANR, will have to demonstrate professionalism and impartiality in the exercise of his functions. He will have to promote respect for human rights and ensure that the agency’s actions are within the legal framework. His appointment thus offers the opportunity to improve the situation in terms of respect for individual freedoms, by putting an end to the practices of arbitrary arrests denounced by human rights organizations.
As for Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe, his role as special security advisor will be crucial. He will have to advise President Tshisekedi on the various security issues facing the country. His appointment suggests a desire to establish better coordination and a strategic approach in the management of national security issues.
These new appointments in the DRC’s security structures therefore constitute a response to the concerns expressed by human rights organizations. They pave the way for improving security conditions in the country, while guaranteeing respect for the fundamental rights of citizens.
We must now wait and closely monitor the actions taken by these new managers to measure the impact of their appointment. The Congolese population and the international community expect concrete improvements in security and respect for human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.