Fatshimétrie: Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita in consultation with the former Chiefs of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the DRC
The security landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a matter of major concern, and it is in this context that the Deputy Prime Minister of Defense, Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita, recently initiated strategic discussions with the former Chiefs of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC). This meeting, which was held on November 1 in Kinshasa, aimed to exchange views and find concerted responses to the security challenges encountered in different regions of the country, particularly in the East.
Among the personalities present at this meeting was a panel of former high-level military leaders, such as Lieutenant-General Célestin Kifwa, Army General Didier Etumba, Army General Célestin Mbala Munsense, Army General Kisempia Sungilanga, Grand Admiral Baudouin Liwanga and Major General Faustin Munene. Their experience and expertise were sought by Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita in order to obtain informed opinions on the current security situation in the DRC.
The inclusive approach of the Deputy Prime Minister of Defense, as well as his sense of listening and dialogue, were praised by the former Chiefs of General Staff, who pledged to provide their support to the extent of their possibilities. This consultation demonstrates a political will to seek pragmatic and concerted solutions to strengthen the security of the national territory.
This meeting with the former military leaders follows on from the discussions initiated by Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita with the former Ministers of National Defense the previous month. It also follows a roving mission by the Deputy Prime Minister to the provinces of Grand Katanga, where he was able to see first-hand the realities on the ground and the security challenges facing the Armed Forces of the DRC.
In conclusion, this process of consultation and collaboration between the authorities in charge of security and the former military leaders illustrates a shared commitment to stability and the defense of national interests. It demonstrates the desire to combine the experience and know-how of the former military leaders with strategic decision-making to address the security challenges that persist in the DRC.