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Only 74 days before the start of the Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese remain confident about the holding of the competition despite some concerns about the completion of the work in progress. The article underlines the optimistic opinions of the majority of the witnesses and shows the pride that the organization of this international competition represents for the DRC. Although originally scheduled for 2021, the games were postponed following the Covid-19 pandemic and are now scheduled for August 2023.

During his state visit to Botswana in May 2023, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi sought to understand the economic model of the mining industry, particularly for diamonds, in order to find strategies to improve the economy of his own country. . He stressed the importance of drawing inspiration from existing economic models in neighboring and similar countries to accelerate the economic development of the DRC. Other projects have also been considered for the economic development of the country, while recognizing the need for political and social measures to guarantee the credibility and security of the population.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed its collaboration with the African Development Bank (ADB) for economic development in the infrastructure, electricity, water and sanitation sectors. The Minister of State in charge of Planning discussed with the vice-president of the bank the current situation and future collaboration projects. The AfDB could help with projects such as the construction of the Banana deep-water port, the construction of the road-rail bridge linking Kinshasa and Brazzaville and support for the Public-Private Partnership unit to improve road and tourism in the country. This cooperation is crucial to boost the economy and support growth.

The governor of the mining province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo pleaded for support for the rehabilitation of road infrastructure in the region with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works. She particularly mentioned the national number 39 and the national number 1, two important roads for the province. The governor also exposed the road problems in the region, in particular the collapse of the red bridge towards the capital of Kapanga. The Minister of State in charge of Infrastructure and Public Works has promised to get involved in the rehabilitation of roads and find solutions to the problems raised. The rehabilitation of national roads in the province of Lualaba is an important issue for the economic development of the region and the whole country.

The American company IDESNS/INC is in talks with the Congolese government for the rehabilitation of tourist sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This project aims to capitalize on the DRC’s tourism opportunities and stimulate its economic development. Despite ongoing tensions in the country, peaceful initiatives like this are essential to provide prospects for the people of the DRC.

The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo has proposed the equipment of the Congolese police to ensure the security of the city of Kinshasa, which has experienced a wave of violence recently. Christophe Mboso N’kodia, president of the lower house, also encouraged elected officials to encourage the police to play a more active role in security, by providing them with precise information. The elected officials agreed to find appropriate solutions to put an end to the activities of terrorists who threaten the populations of Kinshasa and neighboring provinces, hoping that such initiatives will bring peace to the city and to other regions affected by the crisis. ‘insecure. The collaboration between the police and elected officials aims to guarantee the safety of all Kinshasa people.

The article presented relates the brutal repression of the peaceful march organized by the opposition in Kinshasa on May 20, 2023. The president of the political party Ensemble pour la République, Moïse Katumbi, strongly condemned this police and military repression which he attributed to the Head of State Félix Tshisekedi. In an interview, he expresses his disagreement with the violence perpetrated against peaceful demonstrators who demand an improvement in the living conditions of the Congolese. The weather is marked by high prices, corruption and insecurity in the east of the country. Peaceful protests are often violently repressed in the Democratic Republic of Congo where Congolese continue to demand an improvement in their living conditions.

Congolese police cracked down on an opposition march in Kinshasa with tear gas and arrests, despite the constitutional right to peaceful protest. The governor of Kinshasa gave the illegal order to the police to obstruct this march, accusing the demonstrators of not following his route. This reflects a growing crisis in the DRC, where political arrests and intimidation, suspension of funding, new terrorist attacks and economic challenges are all issues to be resolved for the well-being of the nation. However, citizen movements like “Pona Congo” have given Congolese people a voice to build a more democratic society.

Tensions are rising again in the Democratic Republic of Congo on the occasion of a demonstration organized by the opposition to denounce electoral fraud and social justice. The national police reinforced the security of the People’s Palace where the demonstrators are gathered, using tear gas to disperse the militants. The DRC remains a nation in the throes of a serious political, economic and security crisis, which has aroused keen interest from the international community. Citizen initiatives, such as the “Pona Congo” network, are important to strengthen the engagement of the population in society and to build a brighter future for the DRC.

Thousands of people took part on Saturday May 20 in Kinshasa in a march organized by four leaders of the political opposition, to protest against the credibility of the electoral register, generalized insecurity, bad governance and electoral chaos. The World Bank has suspended its funding to the country, while violence continues to rage in some areas of the country. Political actors are called upon to find lasting and peaceful solutions to improve the lives of the Congolese population.