Category: International

The Congolese Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, attended an international conference on gender-based violence in Kinshasa, recalling the importance of communication in the fight against this phenomenon. The minister presented the second edition of the Henriette Eke 2023 media prize, a competition open to all journalists who wish to produce quality articles on the subject. He also addressed the issue of positive masculinity, inviting men to take responsibility for their attitude and their word towards women.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a serious humanitarian crisis in the east of the country, which has led to the displacement of more than 6.3 million people and the death of 2,750 civilians this year. International NGOs are calling for the participation of the Congolese authorities to end the violence and respect humanitarian principles. The organizations are stepping up their commitment to meet the growing needs of the population, but are calling for international solidarity to provide urgent aid to these millions of people in distress.

Congolese MP Edouard Mwangachuchu is suspected of complicity with Rwanda in supporting the armed group M23, as well as treason, participation in an insurrectionary movement, espionage and illegal possession of weapons of war. The elements found in various USB keys seized from the deputy will be examined this Friday by the High Military Court. Although these accusations are not new to the DRC, it is crucial that legal proceedings are carried out in an impartial and transparent manner in order to build public confidence in the country’s justice system. It is also important to fight effectively against armed groups and negative forces to achieve peace and stability in the region.

The Congolese government is concerned about the situation of insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in North Kivu, following the deadly attacks by armed groups such as the M23 or the Islamic Armed Forces of the East (ADF). Despite the deployment of armed forces and recent foreign investment in the DRC, insecurity persists, severely affecting the population. The international community must mobilize its efforts to find concrete solutions in order to restore peace and provide real support to the populations.