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MONUSCO Head of Mission, Bintou Keita, visited the damage caused by the torrential rains in Bushushu, in the Kalehe district of South Kivu, and pledged to help the victims in collaboration with the Congolese government . The DRC faces major problems such as drinking water shortage and insecurity in Kinshasa, increasing violence in Bunia, drinking water shortage in Bena Kanda, and pressure for the return of civil administration in the affected provinces. The situation is worrying and requires rapid action by the authorities.

The lack of drinking water is a major problem in the province of Kasaï-Oriental in the DRC. The inhabitants of the Bena Kanda region still do not have access to quality water despite their repeated complaints. They have to travel long distances to resort to natural springs or artisanal wells, often contaminated with waste. This shortage is linked to the deterioration of hydraulic infrastructures in the province. The authorities must take charge of this drinking water problem by rehabilitating the hydraulic infrastructures of the region to improve access to drinking water for the entire population.

The Congolese opposition has called for a protest march in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC, to denounce the chaotic electoral process, the misery of the Congolese people and the insecurity in the east of the country. The various opposition parties have launched a call for general mobilization to demonstrate against the social, political and security situation in the country. The demonstration will leave from Super Lemba passing by the pond of Limete, the boulevard Lumumba to fall to the seat of the party of Martin Fayulu in the commune of Kasa-Vubu. This march of the opposition reflects a fed up of the population which aspires to a real change for a more stable future.

The debate on corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been reignited by statements by former United States Permanent Representative to the UN, Nikki Haley, who compared the country to an example of corruption. Although progress has been made in the fight against corruption since his last visit in 2017, Tina Salama, the Congolese president’s spokeswoman, dismissed Haley’s remarks as “demagogic”. Meanwhile, the socio-economic situation in the DRC continues to deteriorate, as evidenced by recent acts of violence in some parts of the country. Although initiatives have been launched to improve governance and transparency, it is clear that concrete actions must be taken to remedy the current situation.

Two major marches are planned for Saturday in Kinshasa, one to denounce Rwandan aggression and support the FARDC and the President of the Republic, the other to express the opposition’s fed up with the social situation. and economy of the country. Although different routes are planned, the authorities call for caution and respect for the laws and institutions of the DRC. The demonstrators are expected from 10 a.m. for an effective departure at 11 a.m.

The DRC is preparing to experience decisive moments for its political future with the elections next December. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has announced the different dates for receipt and reprocessing of applications. These elections are crucial for the country which has to face many challenges such as growing insecurity, deadly violence and a difficult economic situation. However, the DRC is also seizing opportunities for its economic development.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a march is organized by the opposition this Saturday, May 20 in Kinshasa to denounce the high cost of living, growing insecurity and the planning of electoral fraud. The UDPS youth league also called for a march for the same day in favor of restoring peace and the national economy, which was criticized by the opposition. The country’s economic situation has been worrying since the dissolution of the DRC Social Fund. The quadripartite mission in the special economic zone of Musienene has, however, made it possible to draw up a positive balance sheet for the economic development of the region.

A delegation of provincial deputies met the President of the National Assembly to discuss the growing insecurity in Kinshasa. The elected officials noted an increase in assassinations in peripheral localities, in particular on the border with the province of Kwango. The deputies ask the National Assembly to join them in maintaining peace and intervening with the central government to provide the Kinshasa police with all the necessary means. The Quaestor of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly proposes the establishment of an interministerial commission to find a global solution. The President of the National Assembly has promised to do everything possible to restore peace. Clashes between the FARDC and the Mobondo militia left 11 dead and the provincial government of Kwango declared a curfew. The Congolese authorities must quickly find solutions to protect the population and ensure security in the Kinshasa region and that of Kwango.

The north of the city of Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is plagued by armed violence perpetrated by militiamen. Unfortunately, 530 civilians were killed in six months, from December 1, 2022 to May 10, 2023. This violence also affected sites for displaced people and put the lives of thousands of people at risk. MONUSCO is continuing its efforts to support dialogue and the protection of civilians in the province, but the urgency now is to put an end to this violence in order to restore peace and stability in these territories.

This article deals with several topics related to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It begins with the request of the Provincial Coordination of the Sacred Union to end the state of siege in North Kivu, due to accusations of spoliation of state lands and complicity in the dispossession of property. of State. Military personnel assigned to the restoration of state authority were also accused of illicit practices and violence, which established the need for a return to civilian administration.

Regarding the economic development of the region, the visit of the quadripartite mission to the special economic zone of Musienene was beneficial, but the World Bank suspended disbursements for three projects after the dissolution of the social fund.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has adopted the procedural guides for the legislative elections in 2023, despite logistical and security challenges. Finally, the European film festival opened its seventh edition in Kinshasa.

The article concludes on a positive note, emphasizing that the DRC is evolving and has great potential for growth.