
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently launched its new national identity card, marking a crucial step in the process of identifying Congolese citizens. This initiative aims to establish a reliable and secure identification system, after decades of challenges in the security and reliability of identification data. The new identity card offers many advantages, including advanced security features and ease of access to public services and social benefits. It will also contribute to modernization and digital inclusion in the DRC, by enabling the use of the card for online transactions and by promoting access to digital services and economic opportunities. This progress marks an important step towards the socio-economic development of the country and strengthens the identity of Congolese citizens.