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This article deals with the unstable situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the east of the country, despite the establishment of the mission of regional troops to defeat armed groups. The government notes that some members of the Regional Force do not follow the legal provisions and fraternize with the M23 terrorists on the ground. The security situation in other regions is hampering the development of agriculture and leading to soaring food prices. The Congolese population demands the intervention of the authorities, while the opposition demands an impartial audit of the electoral register.

In 2002, a peaceful protest against the foreign occupation of Kisangani led to violence and killings that left hundreds dead. The people of Kisangani remember that nightmarish day 21 years later. Associations and NGOs demand justice for the victims and the continuation of transitional justice efforts in the DRC. This tragedy shows the need to respect human rights and ensure the safety of all citizens.

The province of Ituri in eastern DRC is facing soaring prices for agricultural products due to growing insecurity. Farmers can no longer go to their fields and the military is struggling to deal with armed groups, creating an economic and food crisis. Civil society is calling for measures to ensure security and access to agricultural land. This situation reflects the more general problem of insecurity in eastern DRC, which disrupts economic activities and the development of populations.

ADF rebels attacked a road in Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing the driver of a truck and seriously injuring the assistant driver and the conveyor. The attackers also took away property. This attack highlights the precarious security situation in the region, despite the joint operations carried out by the DRC Armed Forces and the UPDF, and the efforts of the State of Siege to stabilize the situation. The war continues to cause human and material damage in the DRC, and the victims of this new attack reflect the exacerbated violence of the conflict. ADF terrorist attacks began in the 1990s and have intensified over the past five years, with an escalation of atrocities committed.

The article relates the landslide that caused material and human damage in South Kivu in DR Congo. Following this disaster, the businessman Harish Jagtani mobilized his foundation and more than 80 tonnes of food and essential equipment were sent to the site. A mobile clinic with a team of doctors has also been set up for the free treatment of the injured. The victims strongly welcomed this gesture of solidarity as well as the mobilization of the international community to meet the essential needs of populations in distress.

In May 2017, the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo found itself paralyzed with the establishment of barricades by the population. The demonstrators demand more attention to the critical situation of the city and the replacement of the members of the security council of Beni. This situation comes on top of other problems facing the country such as political tensions, terrorist attacks and food price inflation. Despite the difficulties, the diplomatic mobilization made it possible to repatriate the Congolese players stranded in Sudan and the approval of the deployment of the SADC force, while requiring an audit of the electoral register.

May 14, 2023 marks 21 years since the massacre of more than 300 civilians in Kisangani, perpetrated by the armies of the RCD-Goma rebellion, supported by Rwanda. The perpetrators of these crimes are still at large, often holding high positions in the country’s institutions. Civil society actors are threatened with death if they denounce these atrocities and those who risked their lives to do so deserve our tribute. It is important to put pressure on the authorities so that justice is finally done.

The Nationalist and Integrationist Front (FNI) political party concluded its triennial congress with important decisions regarding the December 2023 election. Vital Kamerhe. The FNI has also validated the candidates’ candidacies for the legislative and municipal elections and plans to restructure to strengthen its positions. Despite political challenges and natural disasters in the DRC, diplomatic efforts have resulted in recent successes. The FNI is on the right track, but must show perseverance to win the elections and help the population affected by the natural disasters.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing a political crisis linked to the organization of elections, with the opposition demanding that the electoral register be audited by a reputable international firm. Attempts at massive fraud in favor of the outgoing president are denounced. Faced with this situation, foreign forces are mobilized to help restore peace. Civil society has also mobilized to denounce the violence. Despite these difficulties, many initiatives to help the victims have been launched, testifying to the national and international solidarity essential to overcoming these ordeals.

The communicators of the Sacred Union of the Nation denounced orchestrated attacks against the executives of their political and electoral platform. They cited as an example the current Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior Peter Kazadi who was accused without foundation of despoliation of a villa in the Cité du Fleuve. The communicators announced the creation of a digital army to defend their people against the various attacks and called for unity by inviting communicators from other Sacred Union parties to join them in defending the political platform. The communicators of the Sacred Union also pointed the finger at the communicators of the party of Moïse Katumbi who regularly attack the secretary general of the UDPS. This initiative could mark the beginning of a new era in terms of political communication in the DRC.