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After the landslide that affected the territory of Kalehe in South Kivu, DR Congo, businessman Harish Jagtani brought unprecedented aid to the victims through his HJ foundation. More than 80 tonnes of food and non-food items have been sent to the site, including basic necessities and a mobile clinic. This gesture of solidarity underlines the importance of mobilizing to help vulnerable populations in the DRC. And if the economic situation in the country is precarious, the fight against mining fraud, discussed at the Forum on responsible mineral supply chains of the OECD, represents a hope to guarantee a sustainable exploitation of the natural resources of the country.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, participated in the Gaberone economic forum to facilitate partnerships between Congo and Botswana. He welcomed efforts to improve the business climate and underlined the importance of the General Inspectorate of Finance in mobilizing public revenue. In other news, Maize import deals are not a long-term solution to solving food shortages, deadly floods hit South Kivu region and artist Jeanpy Kabongo promotes Congolese culture abroad international scale. Despite the economic and social challenges, the DRC continues to progress towards better economic and cultural governance.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing for the arrival of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) force to combat insecurity in the North Kivu region. The Congolese government also faces security challenges in other provinces, including deadly floods and international mining fraud. However, on the sidelines of these news, the Congolese artist Jeanpy Kabongo is praised for his work which combines photography and Kuba carpets. Concrete actions are needed to improve security and promote Congolese cultural wealth.

This article chronicles a devastating flood that occurred in the territory of Kalehe in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2023, killing more than 400 people and leaving around 50,000 people homeless and in need of food assistance. Several poignant testimonies are shared, such as that of Tumaini Mufanzara, a mother of ten children who lost family members in this natural disaster. The author stresses the importance of preparing for natural disasters and encourages the authorities to take urgent measures to help the victims and prepare the region for the future.

The city of Beni has been affected by a rise in urban crime since the beginning of the year, angering residents and civil society who have called for dead city days. More than 850 cases of robberies and shootings have been recorded since January. The situation has become insecure and the authorities must take measures to restore the safety of the inhabitants. This situation is not specific to Beni, as insecurity and violence are challenges for many cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a worrying security situation with violent clashes between the Mobondo militia and the police and security forces. The fighting caused the death of eleven people, including soldiers, with two civilians also killed. The government is trying to regain control through the strengthening of security measures and the establishment of a curfew. Security forces were dispatched to restore peace in the region. This climate of insecurity hampers the economic and social development of the region and the authorities are called upon to act quickly to protect the local populations.

The Democratic Republic of Congo denounced the worrying situation of artisanal miners during the XVIth Forum on responsible mineral supply chains. The Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona explained that the non-respect of the framework measures put in place is at the root of mining fraud in the DRC and called on the international community to condemn Rwanda, the main “aggressor and looter “resources in the DRC. Mining fraud is depriving the DRC of the capital needed to finance its development and the international community must provide support to help the country emerge from this precarious situation.

The military tribunal of the province of Mai-Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 15 defendants out of the 20 brought before the courts for acts of terrorism, looting and participation in an insurrectionary movement called Mobondo. These crimes were committed between September and November 2022 in the province of Mai-Ndombe, in the territory of Kwamouth. The defendants were found guilty of murdering 36 people, including women and children, as well as looting people’s property in 6 villages in Kwamouth territory. Sentences range from 20 years of principal penal servitude to the death penalty. Although this condemnation is a step forward in the fight against insecurity and violence in the DRC, deadly attacks continue in the region and it is crucial that the authorities take measures to guarantee the safety of the local populations.

This article relates the growing insecurity in the province of Kwango in the DRC following clashes between the Mobondo militia and the Congolese armed forces, and the measures put in place by the government to help the populations in distress. However, some experts suggest that these measures are not sufficient to address major issues related to insecurity, violence and communal violence in the DRC, fueled by repeated attacks from Rwanda. The article also discusses the importance of the local supply of medicines to fight diseases, an original artistic initiative to reconnect with Congolese cultural heritage, and the economic and food problems facing the DRC.

The 49th General Assembly of the Global Fund Board is underway in Hanoi, Vietnam. This international meeting aims to bring together several delegations to discuss financial commitment, organizational performance, and governance in the fight against the diseases of tuberculosis, HIV and malaria. The African Council delegation, led by Dr Jean-Jacques Mbungani, pleaded in favor of the local capacity building policy, the supply of locally produced medicines, and the need for financial support and partnership. strong to help Africa in the fight against these diseases. This Assembly is a major event aimed at strengthening the fight against diseases in Africa, as well as discussing issues such as organizational performance, governance assessment, commitment of financial resources, and risk management.