**Fatshimetrie: Behind the first meeting of the National Assembly in 2024**
The Congolese political scene recently ignited with the first meeting of the final bureau of the National Assembly, thus marking the start of the 4th legislature of the Third Republic. During this historic meeting which took place on Saturday May 25, 2024, crucial decisions were taken, disrupting the established parliamentary calendar.
The inaugural extraordinary session, which should have closed to make way for the ordinary session in March, was extended due to the agenda not being completely exhausted. This decision was taken by the newly elected provisional office, thus demonstrating the flexibility necessary to guarantee the proper functioning of the assembly.
However, once the final office was established, chaired by the influential Vital Kamerhe, the course was set on the normalization of parliamentary activities. The members of the office received clear directives, particularly regarding the closure of the inaugural extraordinary session in accordance with the constitution. Thus, the four major points of this session were accomplished, officially launching the legislature.
Behind the scenes of this bustling assembly, Jacques Djoli, rapporteur of the National Assembly, shared the next steps to follow. The national deputies were ready to continue directly with the work of the ordinary session in March. The agenda was busy: setting up parliamentary groups, standing committees, the Committee of Wise Men and the bodies necessary for the smooth running of parliamentary activities.
It is important to emphasize that the National Assembly and the Senate are required to respect a precise calendar, with two ordinary sessions per year. The first, from March to June, and the second, from September to December. This rigor in the organization of parliamentary work is essential to ensure the proper functioning of the Congolese legislative apparatus.
In conclusion, the first meeting of the National Assembly in 2024 marked the beginning of a new parliamentary era in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The challenges ahead are numerous, but the political will displayed by national deputies suggests a promising future for Congolese democracy.
What does the future hold for the work of the National Assembly? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the commitment of elected officials to serve the general interest remains at the heart of concerns, thus shaping the face of a nation in search of progress and political stability.