Title: September parliamentary session in the DRC: a tumultuous start
Introduction :
The September parliamentary session in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began with some turbulence. While many parliamentarians were stranded in the provinces due to the suspension of activities of the national airline, Congo Airways, deputies and senators resumed their work at the People’s Palace in Kinshasa. This session, essentially budgetary, aroused great enthusiasm with the presence of political activists and members of civil society. However, travel constraints have raised concerns about the mobility of parliamentarians and the Congolese population in general.
Parliamentarians stranded due to lack of planes:
As the September parliamentary session opened at the People’s Palace, many parliamentarians were still stranded in their electoral districts due to the lack of available flights. The suspension of Congo Airways activities, announced last Monday, created travel difficulties for elected officials. Some have expressed their frustration with this situation which compromises their presence in Parliament. Calls have been made to the government to take measures to ensure the mobility of parliamentarians and the Congolese population from one province to another.
The budgetary issues of the session:
The September parliamentary session in the DRC is mainly focused on budgetary issues. Deputies and senators will have to examine and adopt the draft state budget for the coming year. This is a crucial moment for the country, where the necessary resources will be allocated for the implementation of public policies and socio-economic development. Parliamentary work during this session is therefore of capital importance.
A marked enthusiasm when opening the session:
Despite travel constraints, the opening of the September parliamentary session generated great enthusiasm. At the People’s Palace, many political activists and supporters of the various political parties of the Sacred Union as well as some civil society activists were present to attend this event. This demonstrates the growing interest and involvement of citizens in the country’s political affairs.
Conclusion :
The September parliamentary session in the DRC began under tumultuous auspices, with travel difficulties encountered by many parliamentarians. However, despite these obstacles, the opening of the session generated great enthusiasm and demonstrates the importance given to the political process in the country. Let us hope that travel constraints will be quickly resolved in order to allow full participation of parliamentarians in this crucial session for the future of the DRC.