“Democracy on the move: the 2024 electoral calendar in DR Congo”
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently immersed in a pivotal period in its political history. Under constant pressure from public opinion and political actors, the National Assembly led by the Age Bureau, notably Christophe Mboso, has finally published the long-awaited electoral calendar for the year 2024.
This crucial democratic act was the result of significant pressure exerted by political figures such as Fontaine Mangala, elected from Kisangani, who played a decisive role in bringing this electoral calendar to fruition.
The electoral processes will begin on May 10 and will extend until Saturday May 18, 2024 in several well-defined stages. Fontaine Mangala, remaining cautious despite this progress, rightly recalls the previous adventures linked to the cancellation of an electoral calendar previously published by the age office.
The year 2023 has already seen elections for national deputies take place in a large part of the country. However, the absence of a definitive office in the National Assembly hampers the establishment of the central government, giving rise to growing expectations and impatience among the Congolese population.
The new electoral calendar, detailed and precise, outlines the following stages:
– Friday May 10 and Monday May 13, 2024: application submission period;
– Tuesday May 14, 2024: examination of application files;
– Wednesday May 15, 2024: display of the lists of selected candidates;
– Thursday May 16, 2024: electoral campaign;
– Saturday May 18, 2024: hearing in plenary session of messages from candidates, elections and official installation of the final office.
This electoral calendar represents a crucial step in the consolidation of democracy in DR Congo. It offers a glimmer of hope for the establishment of stable and legitimate political institutions, as well as governance that is more transparent and representative of the aspirations of the Congolese people.
The active involvement of personalities like Fontaine Mangala testifies to citizen vigilance and commitment to a democratic and fair electoral process. By closely following these steps and remaining mobilized, the Congolese people are actively participating in the construction of a solid political future respectful of fundamental democratic principles.
The publication of this 2024 electoral calendar thus represents a major turning point in the political history of the DR Congo, paving the way for legitimate and transparent elections, guaranteeing strengthened democracy and more responsible and inclusive governance.