Fatshimetrie, October 23, 2024 – As Head of State Félix Tshisekedi’s visit to Kisangani approaches, the issues surrounding agricultural access roads and electricity are becoming increasingly pressing. In a region where these essential infrastructures are sorely lacking, expectations are high and the challenges to be met are immense.
Jean Stanis Bilanga, an emblematic figure of journalism in the Tshopo province, aptly expresses the hopes of an entire community: “We have no agricultural access roads, we have no electricity. It’s a total crisis. The Head of State, I believe, will take measures to put a smile on our faces in the days to come. I believe in him, and I am convinced that with everyone’s help, he will be able to meet this colossal challenge.”
The task awaiting the Head of State will not be easy, but determination and commitment will be the keys to success. As Jean Stanis Bilanga points out, “It’s not a magic wand. We should not expect immediate solutions. It is work and only work that will allow us to overcome these obstacles.”
The construction of Bangoka International Airport, a real jewel for the Tshopo province, demonstrates the region’s development potential. However, other problems persist, including abuses by foreign operators, who shamelessly plunder the region’s natural resources. It is time to act to stop these harmful practices and preserve the wealth of Tshopo.
The wives of soldiers from the 31st military zone, gathered within the Association of Military Wives, seize the opportunity of the presidential visit to make their demands heard. They discuss the professional difficulties of their husbands, particularly with regard to their salary conditions.
In these times of waiting and hope, the mobilization of the population of Tshopo is exemplary. Residents gather to warmly welcome the President of the Republic, awaiting concrete and sustainable solutions for the development of their region.
Félix Tshisekedi’s visit to Kisangani is a key moment for the region, an opportunity to highlight the challenges to be met and the actions to be undertaken for a better future. Expectations are high, but the hope and determination of the population echo a common desire to move forward together towards a more promising future.