The political class of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to the recent accusations by the commander of the Congolese National Police (PNC) against the animators of the small territorial area newly appointed by the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi, who accuses them of orchestrate insecurity in Beni. The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) describes these remarks as “irresponsible and too much”, and asks the commander to provide evidence to justify his accusations.
Bernard Kambale, spokesperson for the UDPS and member of the animators newly appointed by the Head of State, for his part declared that this accusation was a pretext to avoid taking responsibility and evading justice. He pointed out that the authorities appointed to lead the state of siege had shown their notorious incompetence. The organizers newly appointed by the President of the Republic for the small territorial in Beni are mostly members of the UDPS.
The province of North Kivu in the DRC is under tension, facing the growing threat of armed groups. The CODECO militias and the ADF continue to sow terror in this region, where attacks against civilians are frequent. They were responsible for the death of a dozen civilians in Bakokoma.
As the DRC turns to mining multinationals to fight poverty, the question of whether it can count on them to get out of this situation is raised. DRC’s cobalt and copper mines play a crucial role in the production of batteries for electric vehicles. But multinational mining companies, including Glencore and China Molybdenum, have been criticized for exploiting local labor and neglecting the environment.
Last weekend, DRC Mining Week 2023 was marked by the launch of the digital transformation and inclusion of women in the mining industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This conference has been organized to highlight investment opportunities in the DRC mining industry