Title: Press review of Tuesday September 12, 2023: Focus on the candidates for the presidential election and the revitalization of the judicial system in the DRC
Introduction :
In this press review from Tuesday September 12, 2023, we will look at political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the electoral campaign for the 2023 presidential election is in full swing, the media are focusing on the candidates and the issues related to the management of electoral disputes. We will also examine efforts undertaken to revitalize the Congolese judicial system.
Candidates for the presidential election:
According to the newspapers published today, candidates for the presidential election are multiplying but few are considered serious. Most candidacies appear to be motivated by personal and financial interests rather than a genuine desire to campaign. Among the candidates already registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), we find personalities such as Augustin Matata, Constant Mutamba and Alex Kazadi. However, some observers believe that the real issue for many candidates is to profit from the status of presidential candidate, regardless of the outcome of the election.
Management of electoral disputes:
As the CENI prepares for the holding of elections on December 20, 2023, the question of the management of electoral disputes is at the center of concerns. The request for renewal of the judges of the Constitutional Court is mentioned by some, in order to allow this jurisdiction to deal with future electoral disputes effectively. A mission carried out in Mbuji-Mayi also aimed to harmonize views between the election management body and the courts authorized to handle disputes linked to the elections of provincial deputies and municipal councilors.
The revitalization of the Congolese judicial system:
The president of the Constitutional Court and the Superior Council of the Judiciary, Dieudonne Kamuleta, is engaged in a process of improving the image of the judicial system in the DRC. Several measures have been taken to meet the challenge of administrative and disciplinary regulation of the judiciary. Among these measures, we include the revitalization of the disciplinary chambers, the restoration of the role of the Office of the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the requalification of the composition of courts and prosecutors across the country.
Conclusion :
The presidential race in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues, with a growing number of candidates, but few are considered serious. The management of electoral disputes raises concerns, and efforts are being made to strengthen the Congolese judicial system. The coming months will be decisive for the country, which is moving towards a new stage in its political life. To be continued.