Category: Ecology

“Congolese Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde highlighted the potential of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. Despite challenges, such as the war in the east of the country, the DRC is considered a solution country thanks to its arable land, its hydroelectric potential and its exceptional biodiversity.The Prime Minister called for an increased financial commitment in the energy transition and the protection of the environment, underlining the key role of the DRC in solving global problems.”

Investing in scientific research in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is an essential step towards the country’s development, according to President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. Currently, only 0.5% of the national budget is allocated to scientific research in the DRC, which is insufficient. By increasing this investment to 7%, the DRC could benefit from significant progress in areas such as health, agriculture, energy and the environment. It would also have positive economic and social benefits, creating jobs and attracting foreign investment. However, challenges such as lack of funding and brain drain need to be overcome. By devoting more resources to scientific research, the DRC shows its desire to enhance its intellectual resources and become a key player in the region.

In this excerpt, we discussed the asserted desire of the Congolese Deputy Prime Minister, Peter Kazadi, to restore the image of the Congolese national police. It plans to recruit 13,000 new police officers, strengthen the continuous training of officers and provide new uniforms to the police. These measures aim to improve performance and public confidence in the police. The positive results are already visible, with a drop in urban banditry in Kinshasa. This initiative marks an important step towards a more professional police force at the service of the population.

The Governor of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, recently installed streetlights on Avenue des Ecuries as part of his public lighting program. This initiative aims to improve the security and well-being of Kinshasa residents. The installation of street lights has helped reduce road insecurity and urban banditry in the region. Residents express their satisfaction and gratitude for this action, because it allows them to travel in complete safety. Governor Ngobila plans to light other arteries in the capital to further improve the quality of life of residents. This initiative underlines the desire of Kinshasa City Hall to improve the living conditions of citizens and create a safer environment in the Congolese capital.

This summer, France broke worrying heat records. August 15 was the hottest day ever recorded for that date, with a national thermal indicator of 27.5°C. This exceptional heat wave is part of the context of global warming and highlights the harmful effects of this phenomenon. The consequences of these record temperatures are multiple, ranging from fatigue of organisms to scarcity of water resources. Faced with this climate emergency, it is crucial to act to limit global warming, by adopting renewable energies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting sustainable agricultural practices. Heat records in France in August 2023 are a call to action to preserve our planet and build a more resilient future in the face of climate change.

Discharge of sewage from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea has begun, causing concern among Japanese fishermen and neighboring countries. Despite the assurances of the Japanese authorities and international experts, fears persist as to the security of this operation. The water is treated beforehand to eliminate radioactive substances, with the exception of tritium, present in concentrations considered to be without risk. Japan plans to discharge more than 1.3 million m3 of sewage into the Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism from China, which has suspended imports of Japanese seafood products as a precautionary measure. Levels of radioactivity should be negligible according to the IAEA, but this situation highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of nuclear waste.

Discharge of sewage from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea has begun, causing concern among Japanese fishermen and neighboring countries. Despite the assurances of the Japanese authorities and international experts, fears persist as to the security of this operation. The water is treated beforehand to eliminate radioactive substances, with the exception of tritium, present in concentrations considered to be without risk. Japan plans to discharge more than 1.3 million m3 of sewage into the Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism from China, which has suspended imports of Japanese seafood products as a precautionary measure. Levels of radioactivity should be negligible according to the IAEA, but this situation highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of nuclear waste.

The health zone of Fizi, located in South Kivu, is facing an outbreak of cholera cases due to the shortage of drinking water. Health authorities are implementing awareness-raising measures on the importance of hand washing and hygienic toilets. Civil society proposes the installation of water chlorination sites to purify water. Collaboration between health authorities, partners and civil society is necessary to stem the epidemic and protect the inhabitants of the region.

The repair of the WACS cable in the DRC is a crucial event in restoring internet connectivity in the region. Following outages caused by a landslide, the imminent arrival of the cable ship CS Leon Thevenin brings relief for consumers of telecommunications services. Internet connectivity plays an essential role in the economic and social development of the DRC, enabling access to information, online education and trade. It is therefore essential to support these repair efforts in order to promote the development of the country.

The repair of the WACS cable in the DRC is a crucial event in restoring internet connectivity in the region. Following outages caused by a landslide, the imminent arrival of the cable ship CS Leon Thevenin brings relief for consumers of telecommunications services. Internet connectivity plays an essential role in the economic and social development of the DRC, enabling access to information, online education and trade. It is therefore essential to support these repair efforts in order to promote the development of the country.