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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the areas of Djugu and Mahagi are seriously affected by armed violence perpetrated by militiamen, having caused the death of 530 people in 6 months. The inhabitants are in danger and are demanding concrete action from the authorities. MONUSCO is providing support, but residents are waiting for priority measures to regain their safety. In addition to the issue of security, the DRC also faces other challenges such as the protection of workers’ rights, the establishment of a stable economy. It is imperative that all the parties involved mobilize to find lasting solutions, combat this spiral of violence and restore hope to the affected populations.

The Sacred Union, provincial coordination of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calls for an end to the state of siege in the province of North Kivu, following slippages such as the spoliation of state land and the implication of the authorities of the state of siege in the dispossession of public property. The military have been accused of racketeering practices, while citizens and the international community question the credibility of the elections in the DRC. The authorities have a responsibility to find lasting solutions to guarantee the safety and well-being of all Congolese.

The parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted the bill determining the fundamental principles of the exercise of the right to strike. The law prohibits unfair dismissals, strikes for certain occupational groups, and illegal forms of strikes. It also promotes the continuity of public services. Although some MPs have raised constitutional concerns, the proposed law is an important step forward for workers’ rights and could help regulate employer-employee relations.

The dissolution of the DRC Social Fund risks costing the World Bank more than a billion dollars in funding for humanitarian and development projects. The Bank deplores the lack of consultation regarding this decision, which is not in line with the legal agreements in place. In addition, this dissolution will lead to the termination of thousands of contracts and risks further impoverishing the Congolese population already facing various challenges. Urgent actions are needed to remedy this situation.

This article highlights the catastrophic state of the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwandan reinforcements are supporting M23 terrorists in several localities despite US calls for their withdrawal. The article, however, highlights encouraging signs, such as the factory in the Musienene economic zone which is now operational, but remains concerned about the humanitarian situation and calls for urgent solutions to guarantee peace and stability in the region. .

More than 60 fighters from armed groups have officially renounced violence in Lubero territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This demobilization is part of the disarmament and demobilization operations carried out by the Congolese government to encourage peace and development. The militiamen handed over their weapons during a ceremony organized within the framework of the P-DDRC-s program. This demobilization is an encouraging sign for the territory of Lubero, where insecurity is growing. However, the persistent insecurity in certain areas shows that much remains to be done to guarantee peace and stability in the DRC.

The quadripartite mission composed of the Ministry of Industry, ANAPI, the Industry Promotion Fund and the Special Economic Zones Agency visited the Musienene Special Economic Zone to observe the investment works being carried out there. . According to their report, work has progressed greatly and a first plant is already running with enough water and power. This visit gives a positive perspective on the whole project and brings hope for the economic future of the region.

The DRC and the World Bank have reached an agreement for the continuation of three development projects despite the dissolution of the DRC Social Fund. The World Bank had suspended disbursements for these projects, but the authorities have been working to identify transition agreements. The projects concern prevention and response to gender-based violence, stabilization and recovery in eastern DRC. This agreement will improve the living conditions of the Congolese population.

An ambush led by an armed group claimed the lives of 3 eco-guards and a technician in the Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This attack endangers the development projects of the local populations deployed in this region. Eco-guards are regularly targeted, which raises the need to take adequate measures to guarantee their safety and that of local communities. Violence continues to plague the DRC, thus jeopardizing the socio-economic development of the country.

Virunga National Park in Lubero, Democratic Republic of Congo, was the site of a deadly attack on May 18, 2023. Three eco-guards were killed, as well as a technician from the company Virunga Energie, and several people were injured. Despite the 14.6 megawatt hydroelectric power plant which was built to improve the living conditions of local populations, this attack proves, once again, the persistence of insecurity in the region. Other problems, such as elections, the credibility of justice, and insecurity in Lubumbashi, are also sources of concern. However, international symposia and local action plans are also being put in place to help address these issues and advance the rule of law and democracy in the country.