In the deep lands of Kasongolunda, in the heart of the Kwango province, a phenomenon is brewing that is causing concern and consternation. The fertile lands, once devoted to the cultivation of corn and cassava, are now seeing the emergence of an evil plant: hemp. Under the aegis of the “Mogroso” phenomenon, the anarchic cultivation and sale of this insidious drug are thriving to the detriment of the region’s food security.
The alarm is sounded by Arsène Kukangidila, the enlightened administrator of this vast territory. Speaking to ACTUALITE.CD, he vehemently denounces the ravages caused by this harmful practice. The “Mogroso” phenomenon is much more than just an illicit drug crop; it is the symbol of rural desolation. Villagers, driven by the promise of easy profits, are abandoning food crops in favor of this cursed plant. The consequences are not long in coming: food insecurity, malnutrition, and the growing presence of uncontrolled armed elements coming from far away to exploit this diabolical manna.
This disastrous situation endangers the ecological and social balance of Kasongolunda. By sacrificing the nourishing land on the altar of greed, the inhabitants are hastening their own decline. The virtuous cycle of culture and subsistence is broken, giving way to a food desert where only drugs thrive. The rivers that once irrigated the corn and cassava fields are now polluted by hemp cultivation, poisoning the land and the souls of the villagers.
Faced with this growing threat, it is imperative to act without delay. Local authorities, supported by the international community and humanitarian organizations, must join forces to combat the scourge of “Mogroso”. Education, repression, but also social assistance and adapted agricultural policy are essential to restore hope and dignity to a population in distress.
In this vast territory of Kwango, where rivers whisper forgotten legends, it is time to turn the dark page of “Mogroso” and rewrite history with the words of resilience and rebirth. May the hemp fields turn into wheat fields, the weapons fall silent and peace finally flourish. The future of Kasongolunda is being played out today, in the choice to protect life, land and hope.