Fatshimétrie, the leading online media outlet, recently covered the formal hearing of the start of the judicial year in Kinshasa, highlighting the mechanisms for monitoring administrative acts by the Council of State in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During this important event, the first president of this prestigious jurisdiction, Marthe Odio Nonde, highlighted the importance and specificity of the Council of State’s jurisdiction regarding the monitoring of decisions taken by central administrative authorities.
At the heart of the debates, respect for the principle of legality in administrative acts was highlighted. Indeed, it is up to the Council of State to ensure the compliance of administrative decisions with higher legal standards such as the Constitution, organic laws, laws, regulations, but also case law and general principles of law. This supervision aims to ensure that the acts taken by administrative authorities comply with the rules in force and serve the general interest.
Furthermore, Marthe Odio addressed the issue of the establishment of lower administrative courts in the DRC, highlighting the importance of their establishment for the proper functioning of the administrative order and to strengthen the effectiveness of the Council of State in its control and regulation missions.
In a state governed by the rule of law, the legality of administrative acts is a fundamental pillar that guarantees legal certainty and respect for citizens’ rights. The control exercised by the Council of State helps prevent abuses of power and guarantees the compliance of administrative decisions with the legal framework in force.
In short, the formal hearing of the start of the judicial year in Kinshasa highlighted the importance of the role of the Council of State in protecting the rule of law and safeguarding the fundamental principles of legality and administrative justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo.