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The city of Goma was shaken by the discovery of three explosive devices, which were successfully cleared thanks to the collaboration of the population and the security services. The deputy mayor of Goma urges the population to remain vigilant in order to actively contribute to the security of the city. The incident underscores the importance of cooperation and vigilance to ensure a safe and prosperous Goma.
The 49th General Assembly of the Global Fund Board was held in Hanoi, Vietnam in May 2023. Africa, represented by a strong delegation from the African Constituency Bureau (ACB), took advantage of this meeting to discuss development, governance oversight, commitment of financial resources and much more. The Chairman of the ACB Board of Directors emphasized the strengthening of local capacities, the involvement of governments and regional and continental structures, as well as the supply of locally produced medicines. This meeting was an opportunity for Africa to plead for greater involvement of all in the fight against diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and malaria.
Jeanpy Kabongo, a Congolese filmmaker and visual artist, uses Kuba rugs, a traditional textile from the Kuba tribe of Congo, to create an incredible photography collection. He applies a light and dark stage technique to capture precious moments, then lays the photos on Kuba mats to create unique tableaux that represent the artist’s personal reconciliation with his history and cultural identity. Kabongo’s works were presented during a workshop in Kinshasa, where he shared his motivations and the message behind his works. His collection of Kuba rug photography is a fusion of traditional history and modern technology, creating unique and emotional works.
Fespam 2022, a pan-African music festival, is actively preparing in Sibiti in the Republic of Congo for its 11th edition under the patronage of Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso. The Dolisiana orchestra from Dolisie inaugurates the festivities, which welcome renowned artists such as Extra-Musica Zangul from Roga-Roga, Extra Musica Nouvel horizon from Bébert Etou and Extra-Musica international from Quentin Moyascko. Beyond the music, this event is an opportunity to promote African culture and bring together African peoples and nations.
AREP, a political party with an ideology focused on social liberalism, sent a strong delegation to Mbandaka to revitalize the party, train its executives and activists and prepare the party for the elections. The population of Mbandaka gave a triumphant welcome, testifying to the importance of AREP. The Secretary General of AREP, Pascal NKANGA BASELE, urged the population to work together to unite around the Head of State, the Government of the Republic and the Armed Forces to fight the enemies of the DRC. Although political, economic and security tensions are present in the DRC, President Félix TSHISEKEDI reaffirms his desire to impose peace in the East of the DRC.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing political tensions between the opposition and the CENI. The opposition organizing peaceful marches to support the electoral process as the sacred union of the nation creates a digital army to defend their image. In the economic field, the country is multiplying international partnerships to modernize the Congolese army and the Head of Government presented his guidelines for the development of the country by participating in a conference on the modernization of ports in the DRC. Peace in the east of the country is one of the major challenges that the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, wishes to impose despite the terrorist attacks of the M23 supported by Rwanda. Finally, the secretary general of the “Let’s act for the Republic” party, Pascal Nkanga, called for the unity of Ecuadorians to renew their confidence in Felix Tshisekedi during the next presidential election.
The education inspectors in the province of Tshopo are threatening to boycott the organization of the practical tests of the State Examination from May 15 following the amount deemed insufficient of the bonus offered to them. Meanwhile, the Congolese political scene is turbulent with a large march organized by the opposition to save the electoral process. The FNI party and the UNC also reached an agreement for the 2023 elections strengthening their political position in Ituri and elsewhere. The Head of Government is developing the main guidelines for the modernization of ports in the DRC, while President Tshisekedi is seeking to impose peace in eastern DRC despite the terrorist attacks of the M23 supported by Rwanda. The DRC and Indonesia are working together to modernize the Congolese army, while confronting political and security dilemmas in their relationship with the EAC.
The article announces a large peaceful march organized by the political platform Dynamique Progressive Révolutionnaire (DYPRO) in support of the ongoing electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Congolese political opposition invites the population to mobilize to demand the holding of elections within the constitutional deadline and to prevent any political move tending to delay the electoral calendar in progress. Practical details for participating in the walk will be communicated at a later date. This mobilization could help the opposition to face the political and social pressures of the situation in the DRC.
This article deals with the political situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the formation of the Bloc de Lubumbashi which brings together several opposition leaders for the presidential elections of December 2023. However, this alliance could be weakened because other political movements have refused to participate in this demonstration. Faced with this divided opposition, the Sacred Union of the Nation appears to be a strong adversary. Moïse Katumbi hopes to advance his cause during the peaceful demonstrations scheduled for May 20, but there is still a long way to go before the country’s political history is turned upside down.
The Nationalist and Integrationist Front (FNI) political party held a three-day congress in Bunia to make important decisions for the future of their party. The members announced the end of the division by sealing an alliance with the political party Union pour la nation congolaise (UNC) in the upcoming elections as part of the Sacred Union of the Nation. They also rehabilitated Floribert Ndjabu as national president of the party for the next five years and support the candidacy of Félix Tshisekedi for the supreme magistracy. The FNI has validated the candidates’ candidacies for the upcoming legislative and municipal elections, in order to strengthen its position on the national political scene.