Category: International

The Secretary General of Udps/Tshisekedi and Vice-President of the Socialist International, Augustin Kabuya, paid a visit to the Paris-Brussels axis from May 19 to 26, 2023. During this visit, he met with various delegations, including members of the Federations of Great Britain, Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, France, Germany and the Netherlands. He also visited the DRC Embassy in Belgium and the Brussels City Hall. This visit made it possible to strengthen the position of the Udps on the Belgian and European political spectrum and to forge collaborations and partnerships for the development of the DRC.

The article relates the trip to Europe of the Secretary General of the UDPS/Tshisekedi and Vice-President of the Socialist International, Augustin Kabuya, accompanied by a delegation, from May 19 to 26, 2023. During his stay, he had constructive discussions with delegations as well as with political leaders in Great Britain, Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, France, the Netherlands and Germany. He also visited the DRC Embassy in Belgium and met the UDPS community in Belgium. The discussions focused on the activities of the party, the preparations for the presidential election, the situation of the federations and the embassies of the DRC in Europe.

Boko Haram continues to terrorize the Lake Chad region with a series of deadly attacks that have taken place recently. Civilians in the region are victims of kidnappings and murders perpetrated by members of this terrorist group. These attacks reveal the urgent need to strengthen security and combat extremism in this part of Cameroon. The Lake Chad region has long been targeted by Boko Haram, which notably attacks fishermen and imposes illegal taxes. The consequences of these attacks are devastating, with a population living in constant fear. It is imperative that the authorities step up their efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure the protection of local populations. International and regional cooperation is also necessary to effectively combat terrorism. These recent attacks are a reminder of the magnitude of the challenge facing the international community in the fight against terrorism, and the need to strengthen security measures and the prevention of extremism in the Lake Chad region.

The international sanctions imposed on Niger have a direct impact on the population, driving up the prices of food and basic necessities. The country’s dependence on international aid aggravates the situation. Nigeriens are preparing for difficult weeks, anticipating a continuous increase in prices and a decrease in the availability of foodstuffs. Solutions must be found quickly to mitigate the consequences of these sanctions on the population of Niger.

The Secretary General of the UDPS/Tshisekedi, Augustin Kabuya, carried out a successful diplomatic mission in Europe where he met several political authorities, members of the Socialist International and udps communities from Belgium and France. He called for unity and not exposing party issues on social media. The mission strengthened the links between the UDPS/Tshisekedi and the Socialist International, as well as between the UDPS and the Belgian Socialist Party. Kabuya reaffirmed the need for unity for the achievement of his party’s political objectives.

In May 2023, the Secretary General of the UDPS/Tshisekedi and Vice-President of the Socialist International, Augustin Kabuya, traveled to Europe with a delegation to strengthen ties with European allies and discuss current political issues. both in the DRC and internationally. The delegation met with several European delegations and Kabuya encouraged UDPS members to be sincere, unified and not to expose the party’s problems in social networks. The visit to Europe ended with a meeting between the UDPS community in Belgium and the Secretary General.

In this powerful excerpt from a blog post, we take stock of the situation of Niger’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, since the July 26 coup. Held hostage by the putschists of the Presidential Guard, his situation remains uncertain. Despite the power cuts and the difficult conditions of his detention, the president is doing well, according to his party. Nevertheless, the international community is concerned about his conditions of detention and calls for his immediate release. France and the United States also expressed their support for the elected president. On this National Independence Day, the fate of President Bazoum remains worrying, highlighting the importance of defending democratic values ​​and the constitutional order.

According to Amnesty International, the situation in Sudan is currently marked by extreme violence. War crimes committed against the civilian population are numerous, with indiscriminate attacks, rapes, kidnappings and widespread destruction. Millions of Sudanese have been forced to flee their homes, leaving behind them a situation of distress and suffering. The Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries and the Sudanese army are both responsible for these atrocities, with motives varying from inter-communal violence to ethnic motivation. The impunity enjoyed by the perpetrators of these crimes encourages their perpetuation. There is an urgent need for the international community to act to protect the population, deliver justice and provide essential humanitarian assistance.

This article discusses current tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the arrest of Salomon Idi Kalonda for undermining state security. This fact is part of a broader crisis affecting the population, with devastating fires, an active M23 rebellion, political instability and major concerns about electoral transparency. In this context, the visit of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to Goma brings a crucial message of peace in an unstable region with little confidence in government and institutions. The complex economic, social and political challenges facing the DRC require special attention as the elections approach.