At the heart of African news, Chadian opponent Succès Masra is making headlines by going to Kinshasa, where he could meet Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. This visit could mark a crucial step in resolving the political crisis in Chad, where Masra is one of the fiercest opponents of the ruling power.
After leaving his country following the bloody repression of a demonstration against the transitional government, Succès Masra is the subject of an international arrest warrant. However, his presence in Kinshasa shows that the mediation led by President Tshisekedi is underway and could allow the situation in Chad to ease.
In a press conference in Kinshasa, the head of Congolese diplomacy Christophe Lutundula Apala underlined the complexity of mediation in the Chadian crisis. He also recalled the delicate role of President Tshisekedi as mediator, responsible for receiving all parties to the conflict and finding solutions to bring them together.
As for the return of Succès Masra to Chad, Christophe Lutundula Apala expressed his confidence by affirming that this was progressing within the framework of mediation. He specified that President Tshisekedi would continue to visit Chad regularly as necessary to facilitate the process.
Meanwhile, in Ndjamena, a collective of lawyers defending the Les Transformateurs party is calling for the international arrest warrant against Succès Masra to be lifted. They believe that this mandate is void, because it would have been issued by a person who does not have the power to do so. The lawyers also denounce the instrumentalization of institutions and call for the release of Transformers members arbitrarily detained.
This news demonstrates the desire of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi to play an active role in resolving regional crises. His mediation in the Chadian crisis shows his determination to find peaceful and lasting solutions for the countries of the region. It remains to be seen whether the efforts made by Tshisekedi, in collaboration with Succès Masra and the other actors involved, will bear fruit and allow real political appeasement in Chad.