Category: Ecology

A new tragedy has shaken the city of Beni, in the DRC, with the discovery of the lifeless body of Katembo Kanzoa. According to the police, he was attacked by wasps when he tried to dislodge them, and died of asphyxiation following the stings. The inhabitants are in shock and cases of attacks by aggressive insects are frequent in the region. This tragedy, added to political tensions and threats from militias, has plunged the DRC into mourning. The investigation is continuing to determine the exact circumstances of the victim’s death.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has launched work to combat erosion in Kanana, capital of Kasaï Central. This work, financed by the World Bank to the tune of 100 million US dollars, will save the city of Kananga and the province from potential isolation in the event of a cut in the RN1 and the railway line leading to Greater Katanga. The works consist of the construction of large collectors and the planting of anti-erosion plants on several sites. The Vice-President of the World Bank, Victoria Kwakwa, underlined the impact of this work in the region as well as its addition to the projects of community interest financed by the World Bank group in the Greater Kasai area. This action once again shows the support of the World Bank for the development of the country and the actions of the Head of State Félix Tshisekedi in favor of the development of the region.

The World Bank meets with the Head of State of the DRC to discuss the progress of the partnership projects for 2022-2026. However, the situation of insecurity due to armed conflicts makes it difficult to stabilize and develop the country. Administrators of the Virunga and Garamba parks also met with the Head of State to discuss insecurity in these protected areas, where eco-guards are at risk from armed groups. Their protection is necessary to guarantee the preservation of the fauna and flora as well as the surrounding communities.