The social and economic situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to deteriorate, with disastrous consequences for the Congolese population. The Front Commun pour le Congo (FCC), a political opposition platform, recently declared its point of view in Kinshasa, condemning galloping inflation and the dizzying fall of the Congolese franc, which has led to soaring prices of products. first need. The purchasing power of the population is thus seriously threatened.
For the leaders of this political family, the collapse of the national currency against foreign currencies is the worst in the country’s history. They also castigated the chaotic management of the DRC, characterized by the rise of tribalism as well as the ostentatious embezzlement of public funds, corruption and illicit, insolent and shameful enrichment. The FCC also condemned the violations of fundamental rights, which manifestly occur against the press, the opposition and civil society.
These statements by the FCC follow a demonstration organized on May 20 by the opposition parties Ensemble pour la République, ECiDé, LGD, and Envol. During this peaceful demonstration, the Congolese national police used force against the demonstrators, sparking outrage and public outcry.
FCC officials took this opportunity to urge the international community to condemn these violations and to be impartial in sanctioning the sponsors and the performers. With the deterioration of the rule of law and the instrumentalization of the judiciary, pro-Kabila political actors believe that litigants are now insecure.
Faced with this worrying situation, innovative initiatives have emerged to help the DRC get out of this economic impasse. The Chrisnovic project, for example, aims to accelerate industrialization and economic growth in the DRC, with a view to diversifying its economy.
The DRC therefore continues to face challenges that hinder its development and progress. These challenges include endemic corruption in the management of public affairs, human rights abuses, insufficient investment and lack of basic infrastructure, which hamper economic growth and prosperity for its people.