Title: The powerful speeches of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo at the UN resonate in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction :
The speech by President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo at the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations sparked strong reactions within the political party League for Emergence and Democracy. Its President, Guy-Didier Kintambu, welcomed the firm position of the Congolese head of state in favor of the departure of the UN force present for several decades in the DRC. This intervention reflects the will of the Congolese, in particular the youth, who demonstrated to demand the withdrawal of MONUSCO.
The departure of MONUSCO: a necessary step for the security of the Congolese populations
According to Guy-Didier Kintambu, the youth of North Kivu demonstrated the limits of MONUSCO and demanded its immediate departure. It is true that this peacekeeping force has not always been effective in carrying out its mandate. After more than two decades of presence, the withdrawal of MONUSCO will open the way to a new stage for the consolidation of the progress made in terms of security of the Congolese populations.
Reforms in the Congolese army to strengthen national sovereignty
The President of the League for Emergence and Democracy also welcomes the efforts undertaken and the reforms implemented within the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). These reforms contribute to the rise of the FARDC and strengthen national sovereignty. The law on military programming, voted in the National Assembly and promulgated by the President of the Republic, offers the government the possibility of making corrections and planning the activities of the army, particularly in terms of recruitment, training , equipment acquisition and deployment.
A regular army ready to face threats
With the rise in power of the FARDC, the League for Emergence and Democracy is convinced that any rebel or terrorist movement seeking to threaten the integrity of the country will be confronted with the strike force of the regular army. This development is essential to ensure the security of the Congolese populations and face the security challenges facing the country.
Conclusion :
President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s speech at the UN had a significant impact in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By calling for the departure of MONUSCO and highlighting reforms in the Congolese army, the Head of State reaffirmed his desire to strengthen national sovereignty and guarantee the security of the populations. The League for Emergence and Democracy sees in these declarations a new impetus for the consolidation of the progress made and for the construction of a better future for the country.