### The impassiveness of Congolese dialogue: a reflection on known and ignored humanity
The current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at the crossroads, while the rebellion of the M23, supported by the Rwandan army, continues its progression on the territory with disastrous consequences for the local population. Kinshasa, the capital, remains inflexible in the face of calls for dialogue. This questioning on the absence of a direct dialogue with the rebellious movement is revealing of the complex dynamics which govern not only Congolese policy, but also interstate relations in Africa.
### Historical dependence on foreign caregivers
At first glance, the Congolese government’s refusal to consider a round table with the M23 can be understood as an act of sovereignty. However, it is essential to remember that the DRC, rich in natural resources, has always been at the trailer of foreign powers and their interests. Congo is not only a country; It is a mosaic of conflicts fueled by global economic issues. The recent decisions concerning the stakeholders of peace, such as the merger of the processes of Nairobi and Luanda, should therefore be analyzed under the prism of these geopolitical interactions, where the voice of the Congolese people is often suffocated for the benefit of strategic agreements.
### Diplomacy and its perceptible disparity
The meeting in Dar-Es-Salaam, which has formalized the appointment of facilitators like the former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, must be interpreted not only as a diplomatic gesture, but also as a manifestation of the despair of the Congolese in the face of the ineffectiveness of the solutions proposed so far. It is interesting to note that the appointment of these former heads of state is part of a historic trend where African countries have continuously sought mediators from outside to resolve their internal conflicts. This choice may seem necessary, but it also raises concerns about the ability of African leaders to find solutions themselves to their crises.
## The humanitarian situation and the failures of international assistance
Behind this diplomatic landscape hides a tragic reality: the population of the North and South Kivu undergoes directly from the repercussions which go far beyond political negotiations. The advances of the M23 are not only military movements, but waves of despair and human suffering. While 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are, according to UN reports, in Congolese territory, the international community remains largely silent, letting the populations sink into a humanitarian crisis warned in 2021.
It is not possible to ignore that, if the dialogues of peace fail, it is civilians who must carry the weight of the errors of a political class in disagreement. According to the latest statistics, the DRC is home to more than 5 million internal displaced, a figure that climbs each day with the intensification of the fighting. The question that emerges here is: how long will we continue to deal with these conflicts as the affairs of diplomats rather than attacking the roots of human despair that are caught in the social fabric of these provinces?
### Failive media visibility
In this tumult, there is also a gap in the media coverage of events in the DRC. The voices of those who suffer are often drowned in political and strategic stories. It is imperative that media platforms, such as Fatshimetrics, give themselves the duty to relate human stories, to give a face and a voice to those who are in the shadow of high -level negotiations. For each figure of displaced, there is an individual with a story, a family, and a story to tell.
### The need for an innovative and inclusive approach
Faced with a rigid political system and often unsuitable peace mechanisms, an alternative built around inclusiveness and community dialogue could offer real hope. Civil groups, basic organizations and even some rebellion leaders could be integrated into peace talks. After all, those who live the conflict are often the best placed to offer solutions adapted to local contexts.
In conclusion, the current impasse around the M23 and the Congolese government is not only a question of military force relationship. It is also a reflection of the inability of leaders to meet the pressing and palpable needs of a bruised population. The future of the Congo, at least on the humanitarian level, will depend on the real opening towards a dialogue which is not only an instrument of power, but a real commitment to the well-being of the Congolese. To ignore this is to ignore humanity that is at the heart of this crisis.