Title: Strengthening the Congolese army: logistics and training at the heart of Jean-Pierre Bemba’s priorities
Introduction :
In his visit to the Lieutenant General Lucien Bahuma training center in Kisangani, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense and Veterans, Jean-Pierre Bemba, underlined the importance of logistics and training of units to strengthen the Congolese army. This mission to evaluate military operations in the third defense zone is part of military cooperation with Kenya. Let’s take a closer look at efforts to consolidate the Congolese army and ensure the country’s security.
Achievements for a strong army:
Deputy Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba affirmed that logistics and training of units constitute absolute priorities to guarantee the solidity of the Congolese army. He highlighted the significant investments of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in these crucial areas. This approach aims to strengthen the operational capacities of the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) and ensure their adequate preparation to defend the country.
A tour of the training center:
Jean-Pierre Bemba had the opportunity to visit the facilities of the Lieutenant General Lucien Bahuma training camp in Kisangani. He attended a war demonstration performed by the trained units, highlighting the efficiency and professionalism of the Congolese troops. This visit allowed us to see the progress made in the training and evaluation of soldiers.
Military cooperation with Kenya:
Jean-Pierre Bemba’s visit to Kisangani was carried out in collaboration with the Kenyan Minister of Defense, Aden Barre Duale. The two ministers discussed military cooperation between the DRC and Kenya in the fight against armed and terrorist groups which are destabilizing the east of the country. They agreed to set up a joint commission to monitor the military cooperation agreement signed in 2021.
Future prospects :
Jean-Pierre Bemba and Aden Barre Duale continued their mission to assess military operations in the third defense zone by traveling to Goma, in the province of North Kivu. This step aims to strengthen military cooperation between the DRC and Kenya and assess the effectiveness of ongoing operations to ensure security in the region. The establishment of a joint commission and discussions between the two ministers will make it possible to develop common strategies to combat security threats in the region.
Conclusion :
Jean-Pierre Bemba’s visit to Kisangani highlights the importance given to logistics and the training of units to strengthen the Congolese army. President Tshisekedi’s investments in these crucial areas aim to consolidate the operational capabilities of the FARDC and guarantee the security of the country. Cooperation with Kenya in the fight against armed groups also strengthens regional stability. It now remains to continue efforts and implement common strategies to ensure security and peace in the region.