The article presented highlights the graduation ceremony of the Kinshasa School of War, where 24 officers, including 18 Congolese and 6 of Cameroonian and Central African nationality, were awarded. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, took this opportunity to send a strong message to the trained officers.
In his speech, Jean-Pierre Bemba insisted on the importance of honoring their role as officers by avoiding shame, perjury and failure, while cultivating honor, success and excellence. He encouraged them to serve the Republic with dedication, both in times of peace and in the field of war, highlighting the security challenges facing the sub-region, and in particular the DRC, is facing.
Indeed, the Kinshasa War School has trained a total of 74 officers since its opening in 2020. This promotion comes out at a critical time when insecurity reigns in the sub-region and where the DRC is facing many challenges. Jean-Pierre Bemba underlined that it is essential that the training of these officers contributes to the pacification of the country and to the protection of the Congolese nation against the armed groups which threaten its stability.
The article also highlights the immediate availability of the 18 Congolese officers trained at the General Staff of the FARDC. This cross-border collaboration with officers of foreign nationalities testifies to the importance of regional cooperation to face common security challenges.
In conclusion, the promotion of these officers trained at the Kinshasa School of War marks a crucial step in the preparation of the Congolese defense forces to face the security challenges of the region. Jean-Pierre Bemba’s message emphasizes the importance of honour, achievement and excellence in the role of an officer, and calls for the contribution of these laureates to the pacification and protection of the DRC