Title: Respect for media rules during elections in the DRC: a CSAC directive to preserve social peace
Introduction :
The electoral period is a crucial time for any nation, and the Democratic Republic of Congo is no exception. In order to prevent any media excesses that could compromise social peace, the Superior Council of Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC) has issued a directive to be respected by the media and candidates. This approach aims to avoid speech that incites hatred, violence, the tribalization of issues and attacks on the privacy and dignity of individuals. In this article, we will look at this CSAC directive and its popularization for the attention of the media and presidential election candidates.
The regulatory framework for a respectful electoral campaign:
The CSAC has issued clear instructions for the media and candidates during the electoral period in the DRC. In particular, he asks the media to avoid any speech that incites hatred, violence and the tribalization of issues. Attacks on the privacy and dignity of individuals as well as insults are also prohibited. By imposing these strict rules, the CSAC aims to guarantee a calm and respectful climate throughout the electoral campaign.
Raising awareness among media actors:
To ensure compliance with the CSAC directive, popularization sessions are organized across the country. CSAC teams were deployed to the provinces to inform the media and candidates on the rules to follow. In Kinshasa, the popularization of the directive began on October 26. It is essential that all media actors as well as candidates are aware of these instructions in order to conduct a responsible and respectful electoral campaign.
The role of candidate journalists:
The CSAC also insists on the fact that candidate journalists must free themselves from their editorial duties to avoid any conflict of interest. By detaching themselves from their role as journalists during their participation in the presidential election, they can guarantee total neutrality and preserve the integrity of their profession. This recommendation aims to prevent any ethical breach and maintain free and independent journalistic practice.
Conclusion :
The directive issued by the CSAC in view of the presidential elections in the DRC imposes strict rules on the media and candidates. This initiative aims to preserve social peace by avoiding any speech of hatred, violence and tribalization of issues. Raising awareness among media actors and demanding neutrality for candidate journalists are essential steps in leading a respectful and responsible electoral campaign. By respecting these instructions, the DRC can aspire to peaceful and democratic elections.