The election of the new president of the UNPC in the Democratic Republic of Congo marked a major turning point in the Congolese media landscape. Baudoin Kamanda, a well-known figure of RFI, won a decisive victory with 87 votes out of 153 voters, making him the new leader of the National Union of the Congolese Press.
This historic vote took place in a context where the journalistic profession was facing many internal and external challenges. Kamanda, through his experience and vision, was able to convince his peers of his ability to lead the UNPC in a crucial period for press freedom in the DRC.
As the new president, Kamanda surrounded himself with a solid team, including Cyrille Kileba, elected vice-president, and Jasbey Zegbia, appointed secretary general. These eminent figures of the Congolese press bring diverse and complementary expertise, thus providing the UNPC with dynamic and visionary leadership.
The theme of the 10th ordinary congress of the UNPC, “Renaissance, together we shape the future of our profession”, resonates as a call for unity and commitment to journalistic excellence. Congolese journalists are called upon to mobilize together to meet current challenges and to chart a promising future for their profession.
The involvement of the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, in the opening of the congress underlines the importance given by the Congolese authorities to freedom of the press and the journalistic profession. This cooperation between the State and the media is essential to guarantee an environment conducive to the development of information and the defense of the rights of journalists.
In conclusion, the election of Baudoin Kamanda as president of the UNPC marks the beginning of a new era for the Congolese press. His enlightened leadership and inspiring vision pave the way for a strong, independent journalistic profession committed to promoting democratic values and freedom of expression in the Democratic Republic of Congo.