The latest book by Congolese writer Didier Mumengi, entitled “Le Congo et les Grands lacs: la paix tout de suite, pourquoi et comment”, raises essential questions about the current situation in the Great Lakes region. The author calls for collective awareness to put an end to the conflicts that are devastating the population and hindering the development of the Congo.
By highlighting the devastation caused by war and proposing ways to establish lasting peace, Didier Mumengi invites his readers to reflect on the deep roots of the conflicts that are tearing the region apart. His book, published by Harmattan Paris, offers a relevant analysis of the situation and calls for urgent action to restore peace.
During the opening of the 8th edition of the Grande rentrée littéraire, the Secretary General of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo, Monsignor Donatien Nshole, praised the author’s contribution to the search for peaceful solutions. He stressed the importance of the commitment of Congolese intellectuals in promoting peace and reconciliation.
This book does not only take stock of the conflicts, but also proposes concrete actions to be taken to achieve lasting peace. Didier Mumengi calls for a change in mentality and a general mobilization to put an end to the violence and suffering inflicted on the populations of the Great Lakes region.
Ultimately, “The Congo and the Great Lakes: Peace Now, Why and How” presents itself as a vibrant call to action and solidarity. It encourages everyone to mobilize to build a better future, based on peace and fraternity. An essential read for all those interested in the political and social situation in the region.