** Brussels, June 3, 2025: the awareness campaign for the candidacy of the DRC to the UN Security Council **
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently launched an awareness campaign in Brussels to support its candidacy as a non -permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. This initiative, underlined by the DRC ambassador, Christian Ndongala Nkunku, takes place in an international context marked by environmental challenges and unstable geopolitical tensions.
### Context and diplomatic support
The ambassador said that the DRC benefits from the total support of the African Union and highlights its experience in conflict resolution and the ecological transition. This approach seems relevant, especially when you consider that the DRC, with its vast biodiversity and its challenges of sustainable development, is often at the forefront of climate and peace discussions.
History also underlines the previous presence of the DRC in the Security Council as a non-permanent member in 1982-1983 and 1991-1992. These past experiences could enrich the voice of the DRC, but that raises the question of the evolution of regional and global contexts in recent decades. How could the DRC take advantage of its past lessons to influence the current dynamics of international relations?
### The African voice to the Security Council
One of the essential promises put forward by the ambassador is that the DRC, once elected, wants to be a vector of a “balanced and constructive African voice” within the Security Council. It is crucial to wonder what this voice could mean in the context of an Africa which still fights for a more equitable representation on the international scene. How can we consider that Congolese experience responds to the aspirations of a continent whose interests are often neglected by the great powers?
### Internal socio -political issues
Another aspect to be taken into account is the internal situation of the DRC, especially in the east of the country, where persistent conflicts continue to affect the civilian population. During the event, the godmother of the candidacy, Ms. Espérance Mombanga, spoke of this “drama experienced by the populations” in this region. To what extent be the DRC to associate its international ambitions with the need to promote peace and stability within its own borders?
### The seven mandate pillars
The video presentation of the seven pillars of the DRC’s mandate, proposed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, represents a structured test of communication of the DRC priorities. Each of these pillars, ranging from the governance of natural resources in place of women and children in the peace processes, raises critical issues not only for the DRC but also for the international community. By emphasizing human rights and democracy, the DRC seeks to position its role on recognized universal values.
### The reaction of the international community
The presence of Belgian personalities such as Minister of State André Flahaut and the Federal MP of Congolese origin Lydia Mutyebele at the ceremony indicates a desire to establish links between the DRC and the Belgian bodies. However, it is advisable to question the nature and depth of this support. The real question remains: what concrete measures can be implemented to guarantee that this relationship is reflected in actual and supported actions for the benefit of the two entities?
### Conclusion
The candidacy of the DRC to the UN Security Council is carrying hopes but also challenges. While the awareness campaign strives to mobilize support, it is essential to address the concerns linked to the country’s internal stability and to the broader representation of African interest in global security. For this initiative to be successful, a sincere commitment to overcome internal challenges and to collaborate fairly on the international scene is crucial. In this way, the DRC could really make a significant contribution to peace and security efforts, both regional and global.