Category: International

The Minister of Communication and Media, Spokesman of the Government of the DRC, Patrick MUYAYA KATEMBWE, presented the main lines of the Sino-Congolese Global Strategic Partnership, following the visit of the President of the Republic to China. Several memoranda were signed as well as a comprehensive and strategic partnership between the two countries to relaunch Sino-Congolese cooperation. To succeed in this partnership, it is necessary to have specific projects, local initiatives and a dynamic private sector that creates jobs.

Canada is unsure of participating in the IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa due to delays in preparations, health and political dangers in the DRC and the advice of the Canadian government to avoid all non-essential travel to the country . However, Canadian athletes are likely to be able to participate safely with assistance from the Canadian government. The blog offers exclusive reports on the games and a presentation of current events in the DRC, in particular political and economic issues for a peaceful transition, developments in the transport sector and projects for sustainable and responsible development.

The article discusses the struggle for pacification in eastern DRC and the visit of the head of UN peacekeeping operations to discuss the situation with the Congolese authorities. He also mentions the challenges facing the country, including a strike in the transport sector, accusations against an opposition member and environmental concerns linked to a palm oil production project. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of continuing efforts in favor of sustainable development to achieve a responsible transition in the country.

The tenth extraordinary meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region was held in Luanda, Angola, with the discussion on the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the crisis in Sudan. Although the meeting did not result in the issuance of a final communiqué, it did allow certain principles to be recalled and recommendations to be made to strengthen political stability and security in the region. The summit also reaffirmed the importance of the Luanda roadmap and took note of SADC’s decision to deploy its troops in eastern DRC. The meeting illustrates the region’s desire to strengthen political stability and security to foster the region’s economic and social development.

In Ituri province, seven alleged members of the armed group Force Patriotique et Integrationniste du Congo (FPIC) were arrested by the security forces. This region is regularly affected by the activities of armed groups. The Armed Forces are launching new military operations against the terrorists of the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF) to put an end to the acts of violence. Despite these measures, the territory of Mambasa is still confronted with bellicose activities. Insecurity and armed violence continue to affect the country’s population and economic development.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the process of disarming armed groups has been underway for several months. 12 Mayi-Mayi militiamen surrendered to the DRC Armed Forces and were handed over to the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Program. The surrender of the militiamen signifies a step forward in the disarmament process in the DRC and encourages other combatants to surrender to participate in the construction of peace. The active participation of armed actors is essential in the stabilization of the DRC, but it is important to put in place transitional justice for the victims of armed conflicts. This effort is crucial as the country heads towards the December 2023 elections, which represent a key moment for the political transition in the DRC.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo stressed the importance of President Tshisekedi’s visit to China, with the aim of reviving bilateral cooperation and seeking a triangular partnership between the DRC, China , Europe and the United States. The partnership with China does not come with any exclusivity, and the visit was more focused on finding a win-win partnership rather than specific trade negotiations.

Eight kidnappers were apprehended in Kamako, in the province of Kasaï in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These individuals are part of a criminal network that kidnaps children to sell them in Angola. The children are used for occult practices or sold to West Africans for acts of fetishism. These kidnappings have become common in the DRC and it is crucial to strengthen security in these regions in order to protect children against this kind of practice.

This article highlights the importance of China-Africa cooperation and the principles of “win-win” collaboration initiated by China with African countries. SICOMINES in the Democratic Republic of Congo is an example of a successful project with outstanding contributions in building a future Sino-African community. The article also highlights the cooperation agreements signed between the DRC and China in the production of new and renewable energy to participate in the industrialization of the country and further contribute to the economic growth of Africa.