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During his visit to Popokabaka, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo once again criticized the regime in place by denouncing the economic and security situation in the country. He also encouraged local people to live in love and peace, while condemning the violence. During his visit, he inaugurated the Nganga bridge built by CENCO and the Congolese government. President Tshisekedi recently presented investment opportunities in the DRC, but the country still faces economic and security challenges such as the humanitarian crisis in Kwango province and the precarious security situation in some provinces. To progress, the DRC needs political stability and security for its citizens.

This article discusses current events in the Democratic Republic of Congo marked in recent days by tensions between power and the opposition. Following the cancellation of a rally by the Prime Minister, opponents accuse the regime of an attack on the freedom to demonstrate. The situation is tense with a decision to disperse any gathering of more than 20 people taken by the Kinshasa police chief. Beyond this case, the country is experiencing other challenges such as the shortage of maize, community violence and the alarming situation in Kwango province. Despite these challenges, the DRC also has opportunities for the economic development of the provinces of Maniema and Lomami. The country requires efforts to improve security, fight poverty and strengthen democratic institutions.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, spoke about the investment opportunities present in his country during a DRC-Botswana business forum, saying that the DRC was ready to welcome Botswana economic operators. He underlined the strategic geographical position and the potential market of nearly 100 million consumers in the DRC. The president also proposed the diversification of the economy and the establishment of legal stability in business relations to attract investment.

An article reports the presentation of 22 suspected bandits to the press by the Congolese National Police in the city of Beni, affected by a recent resurgence of insecurity, despite the state of siege in force in the region. The PNC as well as Nasson Murara, its communicator, call on the local population to collaborate more with the authorities to fight against crime. It is important that each citizen communicates any information likely to help the security of his city.

The 49th General Meeting of the Global Fund Board was held in 2023 to discuss several development strategies, governance oversight, financial resource commitment and organizational performance assessment. African representatives pleaded for the involvement of governments and regional structures in the fight against tuberculosis, HIV and malaria. Dr. Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Constituency Bureau (ACB) of the Global Fund, led the African delegation. The article also points out that Africa has two seats out of the 28 available on the board of the Global Fund.

The national deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba questioned the Ministry of Agriculture on the shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He wondered about the measures taken to avoid this situation and asked for statistics on corn consumption and production needs. The MP stresses the importance of agriculture for the development of a country and calls for the development of local agriculture in the DRC to deal with the problems of food insecurity.

The national deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba asked an oral question to the Ministry of Agriculture concerning the shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He asks for statistics on maize production and consumption needs in the region and wants to know the measures taken to address them. The MP also questions why maize import deals with Zambia and South Africa are being favored over local farming in maize growing areas.

The territory of Kalehe in the province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a disaster area following the floods which caused the death of 438 people. The Prime Minister took this decision to provide greater support to the affected populations and to consider a new strategy for artisanal mining, forest preservation and the development of living spaces. He also called on the ministers concerned to work together to mitigate and mitigate the effects of climate change through prevention. The DRC is shaken by multiple events and our blog will allow you to stay informed.

The province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now under curfew due to a worrying security situation. Military reinforcements were sent to restore public order. At the same time, road safety, the humanitarian crisis and the safety of the inhabitants of the Babila Babombi chiefdom are issues that require urgent attention. The President of the DRC is inspired by the model of Botswana to strengthen internal security and improve the diamond industry. The article underlines the importance of following the complex and varied news of the DRC to better understand the issues of this region.

This article relates two traffic accidents that took place recently in Kongo-Central, one having caused the death of a conveyor and the serious injury of a passenger, and the other having resulted in three serious injuries, including two finalists of the state exam. The main cause of these accidents is speeding, a persistent problem in the region. The authorities are calling for increased driver awareness to avoid these tragedies on the road.