**Fatshimetrie reveals the impatience of the winners of the magistrature competition for their official appointment**
Recent political events in the Democratic Republic of Congo have highlighted the frustrating wait of the winners of the last magistrature competition, awaiting their official confirmation and integration into the public administration. While these future magistrates express their impatience to be appointed by the Head of State and to benefit from the advantages linked to their new status, the authorities want to be reassuring in the face of their growing demands.
At the heart of this wait is the file of the 5,000 candidates who passed the magistrature competition organized by the High Council of the Judiciary. While the prospect of becoming a magistrate constitutes a major professional achievement for these individuals, the uncertainty about the date of their appointment and the conditions that will be associated with it fuels a growing feeling of frustration within the group.
Deputy Minister of Justice Samuel Mbemba sought to defuse tensions at a recent press briefing, assuring the laureates that their appointments would take place shortly. However, he stressed the importance of taking the necessary time to budget for their integration into the judiciary, in order to guarantee adequate remuneration for their new status.
The recent demonstration by magistrates awaiting appointment, which led some of them to spend the night in front of the presidential residence, testifies to the urgency of their situation. Through songs of expression and declarations of determination, these future magistrates affirm their determination not to abandon their cause.
According to the guidelines established by the former President of the Constitutional Court, Dieudonné Kaluba, the appointments should take place in two stages, spread over the coming years. This planning aims to ensure a gradual integration of the new magistrates into the judicial system and to guarantee their long-term success.
In sum, the situation of the laureates of the judicial competition awaiting appointment offers a glimpse of the challenges facing justice professionals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the wait continues, it is essential that the authorities ensure that the legitimate needs and aspirations of these future magistrates are taken into account to ensure a harmonious transition to their new role.