Title: Ensuring the security and stability of the DRC: President Tshisekedi’s appeal to the military
Introduction :
Last week, during a meal organized in Kinshasa, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, sent a solemn message to the country’s military. Faced with attempts at destabilization and the threat posed by the security situation in the DRC, the Head of State recalled the importance of their commitment to the homeland up to the ultimate sacrifice. This call comes in a context marked by verbal threats from a former inspector general of the police and the army, as well as by the activism of armed groups in the east of the country.
The duty to protect the nation:
Félix Tshisekedi stressed the importance of unity and solidarity within the Congolese army in protecting the country and its institutions. He recalled that the DRC was the object of greed and attempts at destabilization, and that it was essential not to bequeath to future generations a country that was unstable and vulnerable to predators. The President thus called on the military to get behind him and take up the security challenge which particularly affects the east of the country.
Threats and insurrection: a firm and responsible response:
In reaction to verbal threats made by John Numbi, former inspector general of the police and the army, President Tshisekedi preferred to call for unity and responsibility. Numbi, in exile, had declared that the army and police were no longer required to obey the commander-in-chief because of his immaturity and incompetence. Faced with these assertions, the Head of State reiterated his confidence in the Congolese army and called on the soldiers to demonstrate loyalty to the nation and its institutions.
Fight against insecurity in the east of the country:
The security situation in eastern DRC remains worrying due to the activism of armed groups, whether local or foreign. President Tshisekedi stressed the need to meet this challenge with determination and called on the military to play a key role in protecting populations and the national territory. He also expressed his willingness to strengthen security measures in the Masisi, Rutshuru and Kwamouth regions in view of the upcoming elections.
Conclusion :
President Tshisekedi’s call to the DRC military demonstrates the Head of State’s desire to guarantee the security and stability of the country. Faced with internal and external threats, he recalls the importance of unity and loyalty to the nation. This call comes in a context marked by verbal threats from a former inspector general of the police and the army, as well as by the need to fight against insecurity in the east of the country.. The vigilance and determination of the Congolese army are essential to ensure the protection of the population and the defense of the democratic institutions of the DRC.