A former president of civil society in the town of Butuhe, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was assassinated in his home by masked armed men who managed to flee. Although the causes of the attack are still unclear, some suggest a land dispute as the source of the violence. Civil society members are calling for the opening of an investigation to identify the perpetrators of the attack and pressuring the authorities to take the necessary measures to deal with the growing insecurity in the Beni region . The assassination highlights the challenges of insecurity faced by populations in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The Local Development Program in the DRC is closely monitored by the General Inspectorate of Finance. Despite the difficulties encountered on the ground, the government remains determined to develop the territories. A delegation from the IGF visited the province of Kasaï-Oriental to assess the progress of the work. Recommendations were made to improve the living conditions of the populations. The objective is to guarantee a balanced development of the territories and to improve the living conditions of the Congolese populations.
This article discusses the state of siege implemented more than two years ago in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo to strengthen security in the region and to combat security problems. However, despite this measure, the security situation continues to deteriorate and the Bishop of the Diocese of Goma has even requested the lifting of this measure. Following a new attack in the territory of Beni, nine civilians were killed and several other people abducted. Fighting was also reported between vigilante groups and M23 in Rutshuru territory.
Cardinal Luis António Tagle, envoy of Pope Francis to the Dicastery for Evangelization, will soon travel to Goma to send a message of peace, reconciliation and forgiveness. The visit is also intended to show the support of the Catholic Church for the Congolese population in these difficult times, marked by violence, population displacements and the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano. The inhabitants of Goma thus have the opportunity to receive a message of hope and peace, and to reflect on the values of their society as well as on the importance of spirituality in daily life.
Rose Kahambu Tuombeane, expert consultant in conflict management and preventive diplomacy, analyzes recent events in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She believes that the main action to establish peace is a reform of the FARDC, the Congolese army, as well as the security apparatus to prevent murders. She wants the elections to be transparent and inclusive. It proposes a global solution that includes active diplomacy, responsible management and the involvement of the populations to ensure the democratic stability of the DRC.
The DRC remains on high alert due to the threat of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels planning to attack Goma in North Kivu province. Although the regional EACRF force was created to stop the M23 advance, the situation did not improve. Despite the recovery of some rebel strongholds, Rwandan troops continue to reinforce their presence. The DRC has turned to SADC to send troops to eastern DRC, but the effectiveness of this decision remains to be seen. The people of North Kivu live under constant threat from armed groups, posing a major challenge to the Congolese authorities.
The visit of the General Inspectorate of Finance to Mbuji-Mayi highlights the importance given to the local development program of the 145 territories in DR Congo. The IGF plays a crucial role in overseeing and evaluating this program to ensure its effective and transparent implementation. Public investments must be used to improve the living conditions of Congolese citizens and to promote the socio-economic development of the country.
The IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa are deprived of the presence of Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of the OIF, as well as Rwandan athletes and artists due to the security crisis between the two countries. However, despite these absences, preparations are continuing and the infrastructure is ready. The games are an opportunity to promote the cultural and sporting diversity of French-speaking countries and to enhance the local heritage and economy. Hopefully this event will strengthen cooperation and unity among the participating countries.
In this article excerpt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of Congo clarifies an erroneous statement by the Spokesperson of the Secretary General of La Francophonie. The Ministry explains that the Spokesperson seemed to misunderstand the value of an official note verbale, sent by the French Embassy, and approved by the OIF and the Secretary General herself. The DRC reaffirms its commitment to La Francophonie and recalls the importance of respecting diplomatic protocols. This update highlights the importance of official communication and the engagement of the DRC in international events.
The 10th ICGLR conference was held in Luanda, Angola to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Sudan. The current President of the ICGLR, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, organized this conference with the aim of analyzing the situation in eastern DRC and Khartoum as well as taking stock of the Luanda and Nairobi processes. A final communiqué was produced after discussions involving representatives of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. The quadripartite meeting including the EAC, ICGLR and ECCAS, under the coordination of the AU, is scheduled for the next few days.