The city of Kinshasa is preparing to experience a crucial event on June 10, 2024: the inauguration of the new Suminwa Government. While the Prime Minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, prepares to present her action program before the National Assembly, the stakes and expectations are considerable for this new executive which will have to respond to the six major commitments of President Félix Tshisekedi for his second mandate.
In a context where the population has long awaited the formation of this government, following six months of intense political negotiations, the inauguration is of capital importance. Not only as an administrative formality, but also as a key indicator of the unity and strength of alliances within the parliamentary majority.
The Kinshasa press, like the Fatshimetrie newspaper, is unanimous on the imperative for Judith Suminwa to convince national deputies of the relevance of her program, a guarantee of success for the future government. The urgency is palpable: it is time to take action and realize the promises and ambitions carried by this new executive.
However, discordant voices are being heard within the lower house of Parliament, highlighting tensions and differences of opinion regarding the selection of ministers and the legitimacy of the government. If on the one hand some MPs question the investiture, supporting poor selection of cabinet members, others, like national MP Willy Mishiki, ardently defend the need to validate the Suminwa government.
At the same time, the daily Le Phare addresses another crucial aspect for Kinshasa: security. Indeed, in order to preserve public order and strengthen the authority of the police, Deputy Divisional Commissioner Blaise Kilimbambalimba took strict measures, prohibiting police officers from carrying their weapons outside of official missions. This regulation aims to limit abuses and guarantee the protection of citizens in a context of persistent insecurity.
In short, the inauguration of the Suminwa Government promises to be a key moment for the solidification of democracy and governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Beyond political quarrels and disagreements, the time has come for action and the realization of the promises made to the Congolese people. The hope is great, the challenges are numerous, but it is together that the country can move forward towards a better future.