Professor Mvemba Pezo Dizolele, a distinguished scholar at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, recently raised pertinent points at a workshop in Kinshasa on the 32-year reign of Marshal Mobutu Sese Seko. His vision highlights a deep reflection on the lessons to be learned from the past to build a better future for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In his inspiring speech, Professor Dizolele emphasizes the need for strong and visionary leadership capable of bringing together and valuing the contributions of each. He emphasizes the importance of building on the achievements of the National Sovereign Conference and renewing the political class to address the country’s current challenges. By emphasizing the need for open debate on issues of public interest, he encourages a participatory and inclusive approach to develop concerted solutions.
One of the central ideas put forward by the professor is the valorization of national unity and education as essential foundations of development. He emphasizes that Mobutu had been able to build this unity by investing in specific programs, emphasizing that success did not depend on nepotism but on a strategic and collective vision. In this sense, he invites a thorough examination of past achievements to inspire future actions.
Professor Dizolele’s call to draw positive lessons from the Mobutu regime, while recognizing its limitations, resonates as an invitation to critical and constructive analysis. It highlights the persistence of the effects of this period in current Congolese society, emphasizing the need to capitalize on the beneficial aspects to guide future political and social choices.
Professor Dizolele’s in-depth research, based on the analysis of historical documents from various sources, offers valuable insight into the political and social dynamics that have marked the country’s recent history. His conclusions, intended to nourish democratic debate and enlighten decision-makers, open new perspectives for collective reflection on the future of the DRC.
Ultimately, Professor Mvemba Pezo Dizolele’s remarks provoke a deep reflection on the foundations of enlightened and inclusive governance in the DRC. By highlighting the importance of national unity, strategic vision and participatory dialogue, he calls for a paradigm shift for a more promising and harmonious future for all Congolese citizens.