For more than two years, the state of siege has been in place in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, supposed to solve the problems of insecurity in this region. However, the Catholic Church as well as the population have expressed their dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of this measure. Insecurity continues to grow, with the persistence of armed groups and attacks. Despite everything, the lifting of the state of siege is not envisaged in the short term, while the Congolese authorities seek to provide an adequate response to the situation.
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The city of Goma is looking forward to the visit of Cardinal Luis António Tagle, special envoy of Pope Francis, scheduled for June 12 and 13, 2023. This visit is a sign of support for war refugees and victims of the recent volcanic eruption. Cardinal Tagle should convey a message of peace, reconciliation and forgiveness. Despite security concerns, religious authorities are convinced that all believers will know how to welcome the message of peace. The visit is eagerly awaited in Goma, recently affected by a volcanic eruption and loss of life.
This excerpt relates a new act of popular justice that took place in Mulekera, in the region of Beni, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A couple were dragged from their home and stoned to death by a group of youths. The young people allegedly acted because of an accusation of witchcraft, but no proof has been brought forward. The authorities and civil society are called upon to take urgent measures to prevent and repress these acts of mob justice which are ravaging the country and plunging families into mourning.
North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo is plagued by an alarming security situation. A report presented by Sammy Adubango indicates that the Rwandan army actively supports the M23 rebellion, which continues to destabilize the region despite ceasefire agreements. The Congolese Armed Forces are on high alert against M23 terrorists seeking to destabilize North Kivu. The civilians of the region are in search of peace, security and stability.
The “Mobondo” militiamen are again active in the West of the Democratic Republic of Congo, increasing the attacks against the security and defense forces. A conflict between the Teke and Yaka communities is at the root of this growing insecurity. Despite some progress such as the gradual return of the Teke to their village and the arrest of several Mobondo assailants, the Congolese authorities are trying to restore peace and state authority in these regions. This adds to already busy news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where elections are tense and police repression is on the rise.
A brutal Molotov cocktail attack on a Tata bus in Senegal highlights the urban violence that reigns in certain sensitive areas of Dakar. Two people lost their lives in this act of terrorism, with five others seriously injured. The shocking footage of the incident sparked outrage from the public and politicians. The authorities promise to do everything to arrest those responsible for this heinous attack and strengthen security in sensitive neighborhoods. Several political figures expressed their solidarity with the victims and called for continued efforts to combat urban violence in Senegal.
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) held its 10th extraordinary summit in Luanda, Angola on Friday, June 2, 2023. The organization has called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to accelerate the program disarmament in the eastern region of the country to resolve the ongoing conflict. The summit also called for the reopening of all access roads and assistance for the internally displaced. SADC has deployed a Standby Force to support peace and security efforts in eastern DRC. The Congolese government is working to restore security in the part of the country that was unable to participate in the general elections scheduled for December 2023.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) wishes to fight against illicit financial flows in Africa by actively participating in the recommendations of the African Union High Level Panel. The DRC has been exposed to illicit financial flows due to its important geostrategic position and has therefore set up an Interministerial Committee composed of institutions to combat this phenomenon. The Agency for the Prevention and Fight against Corruption (APLC) of the DRC, organized a workshop to assess the implementation of the recommendations of the high-level group to fight against illicit financial flows in Africa. The objective is to fight against corruption, restore value to the local economy and reduce the considerable financial losses recorded on the African continent.
The political crisis in Niger following the coup continues to escalate. A delegation from ECOWAS, led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar, will travel to Niamey to attempt mediation with the putschists. At the same time, the chiefs of staff of the member countries of ECOWAS are meeting to discuss a possible military intervention. The decision to intervene aims to restore constitutional order and a precise roadmap has been drawn up. International leaders are doing everything to promote stability in Niger, but military intervention is not excluded if the putschists do not respect the ultimatum set by ECOWAS. The situation remains tense and requires special attention.
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