**Mobilization and solidarity of the Congolese: a call for unity in adversity**
In a context of growing tensions in Goma, an inescapable diagnosis is emerging: the fight for the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot be reduced to a simple military confrontation against external armed forces. Bahati Lukwebo, leader of the Alliance of Democratic Forces of Congo and Allies (Afdc-A), recently reached out to all Congolese for a collective mobilization against Rwandan aggression, highlighting an urgent need: the unity of the country’s vital forces.
### A call for unity in the face of the common enemy
The message conveyed by Lukwebo, although resolutely focused on national defense, resonates beyond the simple front lines. By evoking a war whose complex history is marked by suffering and struggles for self-determination, he invites us to reflect on how this tension can be exploited to strengthen cohesion between the country’s different political and social factions. In the dichotomy of Rwandan aggression and the Congolese response, traditional partisan lines could fade, paving the way for a true citizen dynamic.
### A historical context rich in lessons
If we examine the recent history of the DRC, it is clear that security challenges are not new. Since the First Congo War, the country has been caught in a spiral of conflicts where insecurity is often fueled by internal and external factors. In this context, the current military invasion by Rwanda recalls the major maneuvers of regional powers that have redrawn the political and military maps of the region. The M-23, as an instrument of Rwandan ambitions, represents not only a frontal challenge to the Congolese defense forces, but also a catalyst for internal struggles for governance and justice in the country.
### The consequences on civil society and the need for renewed socio-political interest
Nevertheless, the military response to this aggression is only one stone in a complex edifice. Civil society in the DRC, often marginalized in political debates, has a crucial role to play. Far from replacing the military forces, it can act as a mediator and facilitator of an inclusive dialogue. In this regard, civil society actors must re-invite themselves into this dynamic, by creating spaces for dialogue, exchange and reflection.
### Optimism in the face of uncertainty
Bahati Lukwebo displays an optimism that contrasts with the ambient uncertainty. While there are rumors of Rwandan advances in Goma, this sense of hope is based on the idea that national resistance can take a new form, focused not only on physical defense but also on solidarity and community resilience. It may be time to explore a multidimensional approach to security that integrates strategies for sustainable development and social reconciliation.
### Conclusion
As the DRC looks to the future, it must not only defend itself against external aggression, but also rebuild itself internally. The current war should not be an excuse for the erosion of human rights or democracy, but rather an opportunity to affirm the collective will to build a common future. Bahati Lukwebo’s voice, although political, must embody a challenge to all Congolese: to unite, fight together and rebuild, for the benefit of all generations to come.