To everyone’s surprise, the former president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Corneille Nangaa, recently launched a political-military movement called “Alliance Fleuve Congo” in Nairobi, Kenya. This announcement sparked strong reactions from the Congolese government.
In a recent interview, government spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Media Patrick Muyaya denounced the initiative and called Nangaa a “damage to democracy.” He also called on Moïse Katumbi, presidential candidate, to publicly dissociate himself from the support provided by Nangaa.
The Congolese government considers this alliance a plot against the Republic and believes that it compromises ongoing peace efforts in the country. Muyaya emphasizes that the DRC has been engaged for more than a year in a laborious peace process, which has seen significant progress recently, notably with the involvement of the American government.
It is therefore incomprehensible for the Congolese government to see Nangaa embarking on a politico-military approach, which risks hindering the progress made in terms of pacification of the country. The government therefore calls on Katumbi, who benefited from public support from Nangaa, to take a clear position on this issue.
This alliance, which now includes the M23 and other armed groups as partners, raises numerous concerns about the security and stability of the DRC. The government insists that it is necessary to end any initiatives aimed at rearming and perpetuating violence in the country.
In conclusion, this new political-military alliance launched by Corneille Nangaa provoked strong reactions from the Congolese government. The government recalls the importance of the ongoing peace process and calls on Moïse Katumbi to publicly dissociate himself from this initiative. The stability and security of the DRC remain absolute priorities for the government, which condemns any plot against the Republic.