Title: Preparations for the December 2023 elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are progressing according to the Electoral Commission
Introduction :
As part of the preparations for the elections scheduled for December 20, 2023 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis Kadima Kazadi, spoke with Philippe Bronchain, special envoy of the Belgian ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Great Lakes region. During this meeting, which took place in the presence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, Roxane de Bilderlin, and Lot Debruyne, deputy head of mission, the two parties discussed the progress of preparations for these crucial elections for the DRC.
Concrete progress in preparations:
According to Philippe Bronchain, during this interview, various subjects were discussed, including the publication of electoral lists and the impressive number of candidates. The question of electoral observation, communication and media monitoring, particularly on social networks, was also raised. The President of the CENI reassured Philippe Bronchain about the organization’s ability to put in place all the necessary mechanisms to ensure the smooth running of the elections.
An important collaboration with Belgium:
The presence of Philippe Bronchain as special envoy of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs underlines the importance of cooperation between the DRC and Belgium in the electoral process. Although Belgium does not participate as an electoral observer, this exchange of information and points of view helps to strengthen the transparency and credibility of the electoral process in the DRC.
Challenges to overcome:
Despite the progress noted, it should be noted that elections in the DRC often face logistical and organizational challenges. The mobilization of the population and the guarantee of a transparent and fair process are essential issues for the success of these elections.
Conclusion :
The meeting between the President of the CENI, Denis Kadima Kazadi, and the Belgian special envoy, Philippe Bronchain, demonstrates concrete progress in the preparations for the December 2023 elections in the DRC. This collaboration strengthens the transparency and credibility of the electoral process, even if logistical and organizational challenges remain. The coming months will be crucial for the DRC, and the whole world will closely follow the progress of these elections, which will be decisive for the political future of the country.