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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in tension with the East African Community regional force due to differences over the mandate and mission of the regional force deployed in the east of the country. However, this tension does not call into question the membership of the DRC in this sub-regional organization. The benefits that the DRC can derive from its membership include the enlargement of the market combined with the admission of French as an official language, which will offer new economic prospects. The DRC also appealed to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to settle security issues in the east of the country, but also gave a second chance to the regional force of the Southern African Community. the east to play an important role in countering the activism of local and foreign armed groups as well as terrorists in the east. The DRC also faces other challenges including deadly floods, increasing sexual violence, a corn flour crisis and economic stimulus, but the Congolese government is actively working to address these.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has renewed its confidence in the Community of East African States (EAC) to facilitate cross-border trade and the free movement of goods and people. The accession of the DRC to the EAC was announced by the Congolese Head of State, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. However, the country is facing aggression from Rwanda currently. The Congolese President is optimistic about the commitment of the Congolese Armed Forces and the SADC Military Force to end this crisis.

The article highlights the complex challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including the health crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, violence and floods. Despite the complexity of the problems, governmental and humanitarian measures have been put in place to respond to them. The UN has allocated three million dollars to help the victims of Kalehe in the province of South Kivu. The NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) evacuated 41 seriously injured people by boat to an appropriate care centre. The government has drawn up an emergency plan to deal with the maize flour crisis. In addition, 6 appropriations ratification bills were passed to boost the economic and social development of the country. Despite the persistent challenges, these initiatives offer hope for a long-term improvement in the situation in the DRC.

The EAC regional force in the DRC is 60% funded by the DRC and to the tune of one million dollars by Angola, one million euros by Senegal and one million dollars by the Kenya. Accusations made by Jeff Nyagah of the government’s lack of support for administrative costs were denied and was replaced by Major General Alphaxard Kiugu. Although the presence of this regional force has been criticized, it is still present in the DRC until June. Regional cooperation is important to resolve the crises that persist in the DRC.

The CENCO-ECC Electoral Observation Mission expressed its opposition to the approach of the Independent National Electoral Commission concerning the call for tenders for the recruitment of its international and national auditors for the electoral register, fearing that the authors chosen would be not independent. Despite everything, the CENI has included the external audit of the electoral register in the electoral calendar and in the Strategic and Operational Plan 2022-2026, which enshrines the principle of transparency at each stage of the electoral process. The Congolese government has not given up on the challenges and has passed six bills to boost the country’s economic and social development, despite flooding, rising sexual violence and the ongoing health crisis. The emblematic figure of Congolese showbiz, Samy Mikobi, has passed away, leaving behind him an empty place in Congolese art. Finally, agents dismissed from the Presidency of the Republic contest their departure while the crisis in the DRC continues.

The Presidents of the Republics of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo recently met to discuss various topics such as the humanitarian situation, regional cooperation, the evolution of the security situation in eastern DRC as well as the challenges internal ones such as the deadly floods and the corn flour crisis. However, the Congolese government has passed six credit ratification bills to stimulate the country’s economic and social development. At the same time, the Economic Community of Central African States has appointed Félix Tshisekedi as facilitator designated by the region for the Chadian crisis.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing several challenges this week, including flooding that has killed more than 400 people. The organization SOFEPADI called for the establishment of an effective urban plan to avoid such disasters in the future. Sexual violence also continues to be a major problem, with nearly 674 victims treated by MSF in just two weeks. Justice, peace and education are key to ending this scourge. The government has also passed six bills to boost economic and social development, but more needs to be done to improve the lives of Congolese.

The article deals with the issue of the management of migratory flows between the DRC and Angola, and the importance of a solid technical framework for cooperation in this area. A $5.1 million project has been set up to harmonize procedures and better manage these flows, but it faces certain logistical and beneficiary ownership challenges. The article pleads for an active and continuous communication with all the actors concerned to guarantee the success of these projects, in order to contribute to the peace and the development of the border communities.

This article relates the corn flour crisis that has been affecting the Greater Katanga and Greater Kasai region in the Democratic Republic of Congo for more than a month. The Congolese government has adopted various projects to respond to this situation, including emergency measures to immediately meet the supply demand and long-term structural measures to solve the problem and ensure the country’s food security. The practical arrangements for collection and support from the government to strengthen the production capacities and increase the productivity of the National Service will be defined by the provincial authorities, in collaboration with the SNCC and local producers. The Ministry of Agriculture will also be strengthened to support local research in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock. A technical committee will be set up for close monitoring and evaluation of the government measures that will be adopted in the context of this dossier.

The Congolese government has adopted six bills ratifying credits signed with international donors. These agreements make it possible to invest in projects such as agricultural autonomy, food production, urban electrification and inclusive and resilient rural development. The Democratic Republic of Congo maintains its debt ratio of 17% of GDP, confirming its position as one of the least indebted countries in the world. Collaboration with financial partners has been strengthened thanks to the commitment of the current Head of State at the head of the country.