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ECOWAS chiefs of staff meet in Abuja to study the situation in Niger following the coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum. The option of military intervention is considered as a last resort, with the implementation of an action plan. The effects of the sanctions imposed by ECOWAS and UEMOA are already being felt, leading to power cuts and rising prices. The international community is closely following developments in the situation to preserve stability in the region.
The 10th ICGLR conference in Luanda, Angola aims to take stock of the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Sudan. President Tshisekedi is attending to meet his regional counterparts and discuss enhanced collaboration to improve security in eastern DRC.
The humanitarian situation in Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying, with more than 100,000 displaced. MONUSCO plays a crucial role in ensuring the protection of these civilians through its operational bases. The mission emphasizes the need for a lasting resolution to the conflict to restore peace and stability. Coordination with the Congolese armed forces and other regional forces is essential to address security challenges and ensure the protection of civilians. In South Kivu, MONUSCO also responds to the needs of vulnerable populations while promoting the role of women in conflict resolution.
The article highlights growing concerns about the news in the Central African Republic. Examination of the results of the July 30 referendum, which would allow President Touadera to run for a third term, provoked strong reactions from the opposition. The silence of the international community on this process is criticized, some seeing in it tacit support for the “presidency for life”. The neutrality displayed by Western ambassadors is also questioned, with fears of a rise in Russian influence. Diplomats believe that non-credible results could lead to international condemnations. The international community must therefore demonstrate vigilance and firmness to guarantee respect for democratic principles and human rights in the Central African Republic.
The province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing a serious insecurity crisis in the territory of Popokabaka. The assailants called “the Mobondo” terrorize the villages of the region by assaulting men and threatening with beheading those who refuse to be beaten. This worrying situation raises questions about the strength of the security forces in the region and requires urgent measures to restore peace and security.
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, armed militias continue to sow insecurity despite the announced departure of the M23 rebels last April. The inhabitants of the Masisi area are the most affected by looting, theft and the destruction of fields. Militiamen from the Masisi and Rutshuru region have already killed more than 10,000 head of cattle in the region. The presence of armed men has increased sharply in recent months and accentuated the growing level of insecurity. Faced with this state of affairs, Human Rights Watch recommends the establishment of an effective security system to protect the population and natural resources.
The seizure of power by the military junta in Niger arouses divergent reactions in Guinea. The CNRD, the ruling committee of the Guinean junta, has expressed its support for its Nigerien counterpart, while the political opposition questions this position. Supporters of the junta say this confirms Guinea’s sovereignty, while the opposition stresses the junta’s commitment to a return to constitutional order. Opinion remains divided and the situation remains tense in the region.
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DRC Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde represented President FΓ©lix Antoine Tshisekedi at the inauguration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his third term. This ceremony was an opportunity to strengthen relations between the two countries, in particular with several major investment projects in the DRC. To find out more about current events in the DRC, consult our blog.
The governor of the Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Johnny Luboya N’kashama, issued an ultimatum to the armed groups operating there during a visit of a few hours by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan. The governor promised to end impunity and human rights violations and offered the opportunity for a peaceful surrender and to adhere to the program of disarmament, demobilization, community recovery and stabilization (P-DDRCS ). Otherwise, armed groups will be prosecuted. This visit is a strong signal to the criminals who thought they were safe and it is hoped that this will put an end to the violence in the Ituri region.