The president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Denis Kadima Kazadi, recently spoke with Philippe Bronchain, special envoy of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Great Lakes region. The objective of this meeting was to take stock of preparations for the elections scheduled for December 20, 2023.
During this meeting, Philippe Bronchain welcomed the progress of electoral preparations in the DRC. The discussions focused in particular on the publication of the lists of candidates, the impressive number of candidacies and questions relating to electoral observation, communication and monitoring of the media and social networks. The CENI was reassuring about its ability to put in place all the necessary mechanisms to guarantee the smooth running of the elections.
It is important to emphasize that Belgium will not carry out an electoral observation mission in the DRC, but this exchange with the president of the CENI allows the Belgian delegation to keep itself informed of the progress and issues linked to these crucial elections for the country.
These December 2023 elections are of capital importance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, and mobilize the entire population. They represent a key step in consolidating democracy in the country.
Holding these elections in transparent, free and fair conditions is essential to ensure the political stability and economic development of the DRC. The international community will closely monitor the electoral process and provide support to ensure its success.
It is encouraging to see that the CENI is fully engaged in the preparation of these elections and that it benefits from the support of international partners such as Belgium. These exchanges between the Congolese authorities and the special envoys are an important step towards transparent and credible elections, which will strengthen democracy in the DRC.
In conclusion, preparations for elections in the DRC are progressing and attracting the interest of the international community. Exchanges between the CENI and foreign partners, such as Belgium, contribute to strengthening the transparency and credibility of the electoral process. The holding of these elections represents a major challenge for the DRC and constitutes significant progress towards the consolidation of democracy in the country.