Title: Growing mobilization in Mbandaka against poor internet connection: residents demand quick solutions
Introduction :
The city of Mbandaka, located in the province of Équateur, is the scene of growing mobilization on the part of its inhabitants. In fact, during a recent demonstration, the latter denounced the poor quality of the internet connection in their city. The main cellular telephone companies, AIRTEL, ORANGE and VODACOM, are directly singled out by the demonstrators, who accuse the latter of taking their money without providing them with a smooth and reliable connection. In this article, we will look at the demands of the inhabitants of Mbandaka, as well as the solutions envisaged to remedy this situation.
The mobilization of the inhabitants of Mbandaka:
During the protest that took place recently, residents of Mbandaka expressed their frustration over the poor internet connection in their town. They decried the difficulty of communicating effectively and uploading documents, especially for students in the LMD system. The demonstrators highlighted the contrast with the good quality of connection enjoyed by residents of Kinshasa and other cities in the country. They believe they have paid for their package and their communication units, and in return expect a fair quality service.
The president of the Provincial Youth Council of Ecuador, Jesus Boboli, took the lead in this mobilization, declaring that the provincial authorities had not reacted to this situation. He organized the protest to highlight the problem and push for concrete action. The demonstrators submitted a memorandum to the provincial assembly of Equateur and to the town hall of Mbandaka, demanding immediate solutions to improve the quality of the internet connection.
Future actions to achieve results:
The residents of Mbandaka do not intend to stop there and have vowed to continue their street actions until their demands are heard. They are demanding urgent action from cell phone companies to ensure profitable and equitable internet connection, like other cities across the country.
The provincial authorities authorized this peaceful march and will now have to take into consideration the demonstrators’ requests. It is essential to find rapid and effective solutions to resolve this problem, which affects the daily life of the inhabitants of Mbandaka.
Conclusion :
The mobilization of Mbandaka residents against the poor internet connection in their city highlights a recurring problem that affects many regions of the country. Cell phone companies are directly singled out and called upon to act quickly to remedy the situation. The residents of Mbandaka will not back down until their demands are taken into account. It is essential that provincial authorities and cell phone companies work hand in hand to guarantee quality internet connection to all residents of Mbandaka.