** The voice of Sakania: a call to unity against the forces of the division **
On February 28, 2025, in a political atmosphere marked by growing regional tensions, Christian Mpoyo, provincial deputy of Sakania, made his voice heard during a meeting with the president of the Senate, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde. This event was held in the presidential suite of the Senate, a symbolic choice which underlines the importance of local diplomacy in times of crisis.
### Geopolitical issues in the heart of Sakania
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at a critical crossroads of its history. The situation in the East, especially in the provinces of North and South Kivu, remains precarious. The question of Rwandan aggression is at the center of the debates, which Mpoyo underlines by calling the conflict of “war declared because of our wealth”. However, this vision is reductive if we consider the complex historical context of relations between the DRC and its neighbors, notably Rwanda.
### A call to national unity
During his intervention, Christian Mpoyo urged the Congolese to transcend their political, tribal and ethnic cleavages to make a common front in the face of this external threat. According to his own words, “let’s put our political, tribal and ethnic tendencies aside, fight for the fatherland”. This speech is not simply a patriotic mantra, but it raises an essential question: how to build a real national unity in a country where collective identity is constantly undermined by divergent interests?
### Young people at the heart of the debate
Mpoyo’s call to the young people of Sakania to join the armed forces in order to defend the homeland represents a response in line with a wider dynamic observed through the African continent. Several countries, faced with similar challenges, have seen their governments strengthen the link between youth and military engagement. This speech must however be accompanied by a reflection on the motivations and living conditions of these young people. The fight for the fatherland is not limited to military defense; It also implies an improvement in socio-economic conditions to break the cycle of poverty and despair that can lead to extremism.
### Proactive diplomacy
The mention by Mpoyo of the acting diplomacy of Félix Tshisekedi, having led to the conviction of Rwanda by the international community, deserves to be analyzed more. In a world where diplomacy is often perceived as weak in the face of geopolitical realities, does the DRC really have the means to influence the international diplomatic body? Recognition by the United Nations of Rwandan violations is a step, but we must question whether this abhorrence results in concrete actions and economic sanctions for Rwanda, or if they are only beautiful words.
### The need for a long -term vision
A discourse that advocates national unity and the defense of patriotic values is quite commendable, but it must be accompanied by a long -term perspective on the solutions to be established. The DRC, rich in natural resources, must not only preserve itself from external attacks, but also invest in the construction of robust institutions which promote governance, justice and equity.
### In conclusion
The intervention of Christian Mpoyo during the meeting with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde is both a symptom and an appeal to the collective conscience of the Congolese people. As a nation, the DRC must respond to the threat of foreign aggression while building an inclusive society, where each citizen sees himself as a pillar of the country’s defense and development. The following days will have to focus not only on military mobilization, but also on the creation of a constructive social dialogue, accompanied by a real strategic vision for the future of the country.
With challenges as vast as those who are looming on the horizon, Sakania could well be at the crossroads, a land both of suffering and hope, where the voice of youth could precisely be the catalyst of a patriotic renewal.
** Joseph Malaba, Fatshimetrie.org **