The Congolese football team is preparing to challenge that of Gabon in the framework of the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations 2023. The coach of the Leopards of the DRC, Sebastien Desabre, has published the list of players summoned for this meeting. Note the absence of Cédric Bakambu, suspended for this match. The player Jonathan Bolingi Mpangi, already present in the team in the past, plunges into the arena.
The current fourth place of the Leopards of the DRC is not an obstacle, because the qualification remains possible. With four points on the clock, the team only needs to win the last two days to qualify.
Speaking of the DRC, it is important to note the adoption of a historic law to strengthen its national security. The nation also faces community tensions in Greater Bandundu, which are challenged by Rwanda. In addition, infrastructure projects are blocked in Kasai due to isolation and shenanigans.
Beyond these challenges, the DRC must face a humanitarian crisis in the Bandundu region. The militiamen quartered in inhuman conditions risk returning to the guerrillas. Meanwhile, the repression of political opponents is praised for the decision of some, such as MP Delly Sesanga, who refuses to participate in the plenary to examine a bill on the distribution of seats.
However, there are political issues and socio-economic advances to consider in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country is presented as capable of emerging in the event of structural and political changes.
Finally, the health zone of Nyangezi is considering a massive vaccination campaign against measles to prevent epidemics.
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