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The Pona Congo Citizen Network has launched the “Congo Tolingi” project, an initiative that aims to identify the expectations of the Congolese population and give them a voice. Public consultations will take place in the 35 main cities of the country, followed by workshops and digital consultations. The topics covered will concern purchasing power, health, education, justice and corruption. The first phase of the consultations will end in June 2023, with the publication of a social contract to be signed by the future leaders. The Pona Congo network brings together activists from different citizen movements.

The political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo worsens as the leaders of Delly Sesanga’s Envol party are arrested. In addition to these tensions, the country faces growing economic challenges, including the suspension of World Bank financing. Congolese continue to live in a climate of uncertainty and insecurity, putting development projects such as the Musienene Special Economic Zone at risk. Fatshimëtrie stays on the lookout for news to provide reliable information to readers regarding the political and economic situation in the DRC.

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo harshly repressed an authorized demonstration by the opposition in Kinshasa despite the authorization of the town hall. Security forces used violence to prevent opponents from marching and the situation remained tense in some communes. Opposition leaders denounced extreme violence while young ruling party supporters staged a counter-protest. The DRC faces significant challenges and the violent repression of protests does not bode well for the country’s future.

At least 16 civilians have been killed in a new attack attributed to ADF rebels in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack took place in the south of Beni territory where the Bashu chiefdom is regularly targeted by ADF fighters. Local authorities are trying to find solutions, but violence continues to spread in the region. Civil society and international organizations continue, despite the security and economic challenges, to work for the development of the DRC.

The article relates the visit of Moïse Katumbi, leader of Ensemble, to Kinshasa a day before an opposition demonstration, where he invited the population to join the opposition leaders. The economic and political situation in the DRC remains complex and fragile, with in particular the suspension of World Bank financing and security challenges in the east of the country. The meeting between the deputy defense ministers of Congo and Belgium reflects concerns about terrorist threats and those of the M23.

The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is difficult as the opposition plans a march in Kinshasa. Authorities cleared the protest but imposed restrictions on the route. The World Bank has suspended its funding for the DRC, which is also facing armed groups and terrorist attacks. The country is trying to develop economically by creating special economic zones while the World Bank is restructuring its social fund to improve social investments. Human rights violations increased by 12% in March 2023 according to UN reports.

The city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is in turmoil due to political demonstrations authorized by the governor of the city. The opposition parties accuse President Tshisekedi and the CENI of electoral fraud and demand a reform of the electoral process as well as an external audit of the electoral register. The country also faces other economic and security challenges, but development projects are underway. The Democratic Republic of Congo faces many challenges, but the situation could improve with better governance.

The governor of Kinshasa has authorized an opposition march, but with another route. The opposition will demonstrate against the high cost of living and insecurity in the east of the country as well as the chaotic CENI electoral process. The governor’s political party will also hold a rally at Masina Municipal Stadium. The country faces terrorist attacks and human rights violations in addition to the suspension of funding by the World Bank. The special economic zone of Musienene is being restructured in partnership with the French while tourism development projects are endangered by armed attacks.

The World Bank has suspended funding for three projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the dissolution of the DRC Social Fund by the government. However, the organization is working with the Congolese authorities to identify the transition modalities in order to guarantee the continuation of these projects. The situation in the DRC is complex and fragile, with major challenges relating to security, human rights and financial governance.

The Congolese government continues to implement its plan to promote industry in the DRC by creating a special economic zone in Musienene, North Kivu. The delegation inspected the progress made in the construction of the area and visited several production plants in the region. After noting the progress in the realization of this economic zone, the director of cabinet of the ministry of industry underlined the importance of continuing to work together to promote the development of this zone and the Congolese economy as a whole.