For some time now, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been hit by a wave of insecurity and political tension that worries many. During a meeting held in Brussels, the DRC ambassador to Benelux and to the European Union took stock of the security situation in the country and the ongoing electoral process.
According to Ambassador Christian Ndongala Nkuku, the security situation in eastern DRC, particularly in North Kivu, is essentially positive. He recalled that several ceasefire agreements have been concluded with the ultimate objective of the withdrawal of rebel troops from the positions they occupy. However, he qualified this positive development by pointing out that the rebel group M-23 had just started a new offensive, despite the agreement between the parties.
Moreover, with regard to the electoral process, the DRC ambassador praised the work done by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). He also mentioned the enrollment of displaced people in refugee camps, as well as that of Congolese in the diaspora in five pilot countries.
The DRC ambassador took the opportunity to appeal to the European Union to take sanctions against those who destabilize the country, in particular against Rwanda, an actor identified by the UN as coordinator. of certain armed groups in North Kivu. He also requested that the EU reinforce the effective capacities of the DRC defense forces.
Moreover, political tensions continue to grow in the DRC. The current management of power creates inequalities and fuels tensions, according to some analysts. The situation is all the more critical in certain regions such as Kikwit, where a wave of insecurity has been reported in recent times.
At the same time, Haut-Katanga has set up a committee of the Youth Parliament whose leaders have been selected to represent Pweto, a territory plagued by corruption and embezzlement. This committee aims to encourage young people to participate actively in the political life of the country.
In short, the situation in the DRC is worrying and requires special attention. The country faces enormous political, security and economic challenges. It is necessary that the Congolese authorities and their international partners work together to find durable solutions