
President Félix Tshisekedi made a historic visit to Nkamba, the holy site of the Kimbanguist Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This symbolic visit testifies to an important rapprochement between the government and the religious community. For four hours, the president participated in a ceremony commemorating the death of the founder of the Church and the birth of its current Spiritual Leader. This visit shows the president’s respect and interest in the history and values of this religious community, thus paving the way for better mutual understanding and strengthening ties between state and religion.