### Mobilization of young volunteers: a response to the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In a tense geopolitical context, marked by recurring armed conflicts and growing insecurity, the administrator of the Tshikapa territory, Nico Ngenze Kitambala, recently presented a dozen young volunteers ready to engage in military service. This development, which took place in the Biakabomba sector, is part of a mobilization initiative launched by the governor of Kasai province, Crispin Mukendi Bukasa. This campaign aims to encourage the integration of young people into the Congolese armed forces, thus expressing an urgent need to strengthen national defense in the face of internal threats.
#### A reactive initiative in the face of insecurity
The speech of Ngenze Kitambala highlights a crucial problem for the DRC, that of national stability. The current conflict, powered by armed groups and insurrections in certain provinces, has aroused collective awareness among the population. By encouraging young people to commit, the local authority responds to a necessity that goes beyond the militarist framework: that of strengthening social fabric and community resilience.
This initiative also finds an echo in statistics of armed violence in the DRC. According to the report of the United Nations, the country experienced a 30 % increase in armed group attacks between 2020 and 2022. The need for security is vital, not only to protect borders and natural resources, but also To guarantee the full development of youth often vulnerable to indoctrination.
#### Mobilization and supervision: an encouraged commitment
The administrator underlined the supervision enjoyed by these young recruits, going beyond a simple promise of service. The call for mobilization also concerns material assistance, in terms of food and training, essential elements to guarantee not only the motivation but also the morale of the troops. This supervision is all the more important in a country where unemployment rates among young people oscillate around 60 % (World Bank, 2022), pushing a lot towards sometimes dangerous and illegal paths.
#### A call to national solidarity
By urging the various tribes to support the armed forces, Nico Ngenze Kitambala evokes a notion of national solidarity. This link between security and unity is fundamental in a border country of several conflict zones, where the feeling of belonging largely conditions regional stability. By insisting that “it is not that the head of state who is attacked but all of us”, he recalls that the defense of the fatherland should not be a burden carried only by the military, but a responsibility collective.
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The arrival of Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense in Tshikapa, observes a desire for support and recognition towards this local mobilization. However, the question that remains is whether this initiative will really be sufficient to counter persistent threats. Young people, although motivated by growing patriotism, must also have adequate training and a clear understanding of the challenges to be met.
In addition, it is crucial that awareness campaigns are carried out, not only on security issues, but also on the consequences of military engagement, both personal and societal. Citizen education is necessary to avoid drifts, and encourage thoughtful and responsible commitment.
#### Conclusion
The mobilization of young people around military engagement in Tshikapa symbolizes much more than a response to a security crisis. It represents a potential turning point for the inclusion of young people in the process of building peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the country continues to combat multidimensional challenges, this initiative may well be a first step towards awareness and reinforced national unit. In the end, the quest for a stable and prosperous DRC is based on the commitment of all its citizens, in a continuous dialogue and collective action.
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