Category: Legal

The city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo faces problems of juvenile delinquency and urban insecurity. However, the Congolese government, led by Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, is determined to put an end to these scourges. Concrete steps have already been taken, such as mass arrests, and further actions are planned. The population is also encouraged to collaborate by providing information and denunciations. Awareness-raising actions are also carried out to deter young offenders. These efforts become all the more important with the approach of the general elections and the Games of La Francophonie. The collaboration between law enforcement and the population is essential to ensure the safety of the city. The Congolese government wants to make Kinshasa a safer and more peaceful place by working hand in hand with the population.

The new command of the Congolese National Police (PNC) is about to take office in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This team’s mission is to reduce police harassment and traffic jams in Kinshasa. The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior, Security and Customary Affairs, Peter Kazadi, asks for the cooperation of the population to denounce the inappropriate behavior of the police. Trials and convictions have already been initiated against some police officers who misbehave. President Tshisekedi has appointed Benjamin Alongaboni as Commissioner General of Police, succeeding Dieudonné Amuli Bahigwa. This change aims to improve the functioning of the Congolese police. Expectations are high as to the ability of this new command to reduce police harassment and establish a climate of trust with the population.

Bosco Ntaganda, a former warlord convicted by the ICC, will face a Reparations Order for crimes committed in the DRC. The victims look forward to this decision which will recognize their suffering and help them to rebuild themselves. Reparations for victims are essential to achieve justice and contribute to the reconstruction after the atrocities committed. This decision by the ICC marks a crucial step in the process of international justice.

This article tells the heartbreaking story of Stanislas M. Samuel, a human rights defender in DR Congo who recently escaped an assassination attempt. After denouncing human rights violations and calling for an end to impunity, he was the target of armed men who tried to kill him in his home. This attack highlights the dangers faced by human rights defenders in DR Congo and calls for increased protection on their part. The international community must act to ensure their safety and seek justice for these heinous acts.

The Constitutional Court has summoned Matata Ponyo, a former prime minister and senator, to answer charges of embezzlement of public funds. The cases relate to the Bukangalonzo agro-industrial park project and the compensation of the former owners of the Zairianized properties. Despite legal twists and challenges, the Constitutional Court affirmed its jurisdiction to judge the case. This summons marks an important step in the fight against corruption in the DRC. The outcome of Matata Ponyo’s trial will be a test for the Congolese judicial system and will send a strong signal against impunity for acts of corruption.

The rule of law in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a persistent challenge despite the efforts of President Félix Tshisekedi. In an interview, the Head of State expresses his dissatisfaction with the record of Congolese justice and deplores the judicial decisions taken at random. He denies any involvement in arbitrary arrests and claims to want to guarantee the independence of justice. Reforms are needed to improve the judicial system and build trust between the people and the judiciary. The President instructed the Minister of Justice to propose rapid solutions, while emphasizing the role of the General Inspectorate of Judicial and Penitentiary Services. An independent and impartial judiciary is essential to strengthen democracy and promote the country’s development.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a worrying increase in human rights violations, with a 16% increase compared to the previous month. Extrajudicial executions are up by 23%, mainly affecting men, women and children. Responsibilities are shared between state agents and armed groups, highlighting the need to fight impunity. Conflict zones are the most affected, with 75% of violations committed by armed groups and an alarming increase in summary executions. Despite progress in the fight against impunity, much remains to be done to bring those responsible to justice and obtain reparation for the victims. The situation calls for increased efforts to end the violence and guarantee respect for the fundamental rights of all Congolese citizens.

Judicial reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of President Félix Tshisekedi’s priorities. The challenges facing the Congolese judicial system are numerous: lack of independence, difficulty of access to justice, impunity for serious crimes, lack of professionalism of judicial actors. President Tshisekedi is committed to putting in place concrete measures to strengthen the independence of justice, make it accessible to all citizens, fight against impunity and train judicial actors. The implementation of these reforms requires a strong commitment from all the actors involved.