Category: International

The province of Ituri in the DRC is under the grip of deadly attacks by suspected Ugandan rebels of the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF). The resurgence of insecurity in the region worries the Convention for the respect of human rights (CRDH) which invites the population to no longer frequent areas in insecurity. In Beni, popular justice reaches a new height of brutality in the fight against witchcraft. The opposition believes that the elections cannot take place without the establishment of a consensual Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Despite these problems, President Tshisekedi supports the Chrisnovic project for the diversification of the Congolese economy and calls for the harmonization of investment projects for infrastructure development.

The article talks about the death of ten Congolese students in Khartoum, caused by bombardments perpetrated by the Sudanese army. The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has asked the Sudanese authorities to open an investigation to shed light on this affair. This tragedy comes in a context of tension between the DRC and Sudan over issues of territoriality. The text calls for a prompt reaction from the authorities and international organizations responsible for ensuring the safety of citizens in the face of the increase in violence against Congolese nationals abroad.

The 10th Extraordinary Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region was held on June 3 in Luanda to discuss the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the crisis in Sudan. Although there was no final communiqué, the summit reaffirmed the need to execute the Luanda joint roadmap adopted in November 2023 and recalled the obligation for the M23 to withdraw from occupied areas for a pre-cantonment. A quadripartite coordination meeting is scheduled for June 23 in Luanda.

The recent change of management within the Régie des Voies Aériennes (RVA) opens up new development prospects for the Congolese public company. With the retention of General Manager Alphonse Shungu Mahungu and the arrival of Tryphon Kin-Kiey Mulumba as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, the RVA is committed to continuing to provide quality services in the field of air navigation . Infrastructure modernization work is underway in various cities in the Congo, testifying to the company’s recovery efforts. The new Board of Directors is determined to support the Chief Executive Officer in his mission and to foster good relations within the management team. Despite the challenges to be met, the RVA has enormous potential to carry out its missions successfully.

The mining company Fortescue has just launched an ambitious initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight malaria and river blindness in the Inga region. With the support of local authorities and public health actors, Fortescue is implementing a comprehensive program including spraying, the use of larvicides and the training of local communities. The objective is to reduce the prevalence of these diseases within a radius of thirty kilometers around Inga. At the same time, Fortescue is also committed to the development of green industries in the DRC, particularly in the field of renewable energy. This initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable development and the well-being of local communities.

In this article, we discover that the armed movements in Darfur have decided to remain neutral in the ongoing conflict, deeming it “absurd”. Despite the pressure exerted, these movements chose to protect the population and the humanitarian convoys rather than taking sides. Under the impetus of Minni Minnaoui, several movements have even created a common force to protect Darfur. However, some movements defected and joined the fighting alongside the regular army. Overall, the armed movements seek to preserve peace and find lasting solutions for the region.

The United States is announcing nearly $48 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in response to the crisis in the east of the country. This contribution brings total US assistance to nearly $486 million for this fiscal year. Clashes between the Congolese army, local armed groups and the M23 have caused massive population displacements and a deterioration in access to basic services. U.S. assistance aims to meet the urgent needs of affected populations by funding protection activities, psychosocial support services, emergency food assistance, health care, nutritional support, shelter and clean water. . Part of this aid will also be allocated to Congolese non-governmental organizations, in order to strengthen local capacities in the humanitarian response. This aid is crucial in alleviating suffering and supporting vulnerable populations in the DRC.

54 years ago, students from several universities in Kinshasa stood up to demand freedom, Africanization and the abolition of dictatorship. Unfortunately, scuffles broke out causing several deaths and injuries, particularly among the demonstrators. Since then, families and universities are still in mourning. Citizen mobilization can help to move things forward, the article recalls, as was the case more than half a century ago with the students of Kinshasa.

Sudan is in the grip of an unprecedented wave of violence, with war crimes committed against the civilian population. Amnesty International publishes a report denouncing the deliberate massacres, sexual violence and destruction of infrastructure. Millions of Sudanese have fled their homes and find themselves in a critical humanitarian situation. The paramilitaries and the Sudanese army are implicated in these abuses. The reasons for these crimes are multiple, with inter-community violence and a feeling of impunity. Civilians are deliberately put at risk, with fighting in the heart of residential areas. The international community must act to end this violence and protect civilians. It is time for Sudan to find peace and for those responsible to be brought to justice.

The local development program of the 145 territories in the DRC aims to promote the economic and social development of the different regions of the country. However, its implementation may face several difficulties such as financial constraints, infrastructure problems and weak coordination between local actors. To ensure the success of this program, it is essential to propose concrete solutions such as the strengthening of public-private partnerships, investment in infrastructure and basic services, as well as the training of local actors. With a global approach and sustained efforts, the DRC can hope to fully achieve the objectives of this ambitious program.