Category: History

The Francophonie Games in the DRC were marked by an unexpected cultural triumph. The DRC won eight medals, including three gold, in cultural competitions such as literature, hip-hop dance and giant puppets. Two silver medals and three bronze medals were also won in categories including digital creation, creative dance, ball juggling, storytelling and painting. Despite the absence of medals in the song category, the Games were a celebration of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Francophonie. The DRC ranks ninth overall and has demonstrated its commitment to cultural excellence. This event will remain a moment of pride and celebration for the DRC and its many artistic talents.

The province of Maniema 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo announces encouraging results in the field of education with a success rate of 87% for the 2022-2023 school year. Challenges persist, notably the low attendance of girls at school. Recommendations were made to improve the situation, such as preventing school expulsions and obtaining additional textbooks. The provincial government is committed to setting up a monitoring committee to implement these recommendations. Despite these advances, it is essential to continue supporting and investing in education to ensure a promising future for the region’s young people.

In Kasai province, Mbororo cow breeders are accused of being at the origin of the growing insecurity in Tshikapa. Since their settlement in the region, these breeders and their herds of cows have been suspected of having committed violent acts. Civil society is calling on the authorities to take measures to put an end to this unacceptable situation. The inhabitants of Tshikapa live in fear and insecurity, it is time that concrete actions are taken to restore tranquility in the region.

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The Congolese company “Les Algues” won a silver medal in the creative dance competition during the ninth Francophonie games. The group dazzled the audience with their exceptional performance, placing in second place. This victory adds to the DRC’s other successes during these games, with already three gold medals and three bronze medals in other cultural disciplines. The Congolese will continue to promote their culture and strive for excellence in future competitions.

Jocelyn Danga Motty, talented Congolese writer, wins the gold medal at the Kinshasa literature competition with his novel “The Night and the Soldier”. His unique and impactful style captivates readers from the first lines. His victory highlights the dynamism and creativity of Congolese writers, and encourages the promotion of Congolese literature internationally. This recognition opens new opportunities for Congolese writers and stimulates the publishing sector in the DRC. It is a success that inspires and bodes well for a bright future for the Congolese literary scene.

A group of former Kulunas, formerly involved in criminal activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are being trained in South Africa to rebuild their country. These young people, now called “builders”, were selected by the National Service to follow training as machinists and technicians. President Félix Tshisekedi provided the National Service with transport equipment to facilitate the evacuation of products from production centers. This initiative demonstrates the Congolese government’s desire to allow these young people to reintegrate into society and contribute to the development of the country.

In this article, we discover the dramatic situation of displaced women in the camps of Goma, in the DRC, exposed to sexual assault. Despite this, these women demonstrate incredible resilience and have decided to mobilize to fight against this violence. They raise awareness in the community, promote gender equality and provide psychological support to victims. To ensure their safety, they implement protection strategies such as sleeping in groups and alert systems. In addition, they benefit from psychological support services and adapted medical care. It is essential to support them in their fight and ensure that their rights are respected.