### Kinshasa: the call of Germain Kambinga to national unity and patriotic resilience
On June 10, 2025, Germain Kambinga, president of the political training Le Center, spoke on his X account, reiterating his call for the training of a rally of conscientious and nationalist Congolese. While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces major security challenges, including the alleged assault of Rwanda and the occupation of certain cities in the East by the M23 movement, Kambinga stresses the importance of a solid national union to overcome these crises.
#### A context of regional tensions
The situation in eastern DRC is marked by recurring conflicts, exacerbated by rivalries with Rwanda. The history of relations between these two countries is complex, marked by wars, rebellions and a competition for controlling natural resources. Recent incidents are not only a reflection of military tensions, but also a political forces relationship that affects the daily life of the Congolese. Kambinga therefore calls the Congolese to vigilance and resistance, assimilating this crisis to a call to national survival.
#### The meaning of the call to unity
In his speech, Kambinga insists on the urgency of uniting political forces beyond the sacred union, a platform supported by President Félix Tshisekedi. This invocation of a “patriotic block” aims to bring together different political sensitivities around a common goal: to support the institutions of the country in the struggle for the sovereignty of the DRC. This positioning raises questions: could political diversity, often perceived as weakness, become a force in a moment of crisis?
Kambinga refers to opposition figures, such as Martin Fayulu and Adolphe Muzito, and invites you to build a national consensus. Could this approach inspire a new political dynamic, capable of transcending traditional cleavages to focus on common objectives?
#### The place of patriotism in political discourse
Patriotism is a concept that can take several meanings in crisis contexts. Kambinga seems to want to make it a mobilization lever to encourage the Congolese to act actively in the political and institutional process. However, it is essential to ask: how is this patriotism defined and how can it be practiced in a inclusive way? The recent history of the DRC shows that patriotic speeches can both collect and divide, often according to the use that is made of it.
### Pro prospective on a future of resilience
The call for resistance and vigilance mentioned by Kambinga also raises the question of the future of the DRC in a restless geopolitical environment. The country’s ability to deal with these challenges will largely depend on the way in which political leaders and civil society can work together towards a common objective. What strategies could be implemented to promote sustainable social cohesion, necessary for the stabilization of the DRC?
Increased support for democratic institutions, as Kambinga suggests, could cause a significant improvement in public confidence towards political actors. But this requires a sincere commitment and a desire for dialogue between the different political groups and the population.
#### Conclusion: A call for collective reflection
The call of Germain Kambinga for a gathering of the Congolese is in a context where the DRC faces complex, both internal and external problems. His proposal for a national unity must invite a deep reflection on the capacity of the Congolese to come together around common values.
It is crucial that this debate is not limited to patriotic slogans, but is accompanied by concrete actions and constructive solutions. In an often fractured political environment, the road to unity and peace will certainly not be simple, but it deserves to be explored with empathy, rigor and determination. This is perhaps the most fundamental challenge for the future of the DRC: how to transform the threat into an opportunity, and the collective force division.
Faced with the uncertainties that could mark the future, it is imperative to keep a critical and open mind, so that this momentum of patriotism is not only a response to the emergency, but a real project of society, sustainable and inclusive.