The National Pedagogical University (UPN) recently launched free RAM wifi for students housed in rehabilitated homes. The initiative offers a permanent connection that allows students to work and browse online 24 hours a day. This connection is available in all facilities including hallways, showers, kitchens and even near their bed. The UPN thus became the first university to offer free RAM wifi in the rehabilitated homes, allowing its students to have access to the same quality of service as in other universities.
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This article highlights the alarming situation in which the province of South Kivu finds itself, marked by mutual accusations between political leaders on the lack of action for the province and the youth. The province’s precarious humanitarian and economic situation requires coordinated action to renew the political class and to promote young political leaders by supporting their ability to find concrete solutions for the future of the province.
Summary: The article discusses the arbitrary detention of Jean-Marc Kabund-A-Kabund, opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His detention has aroused strong tension due to political harassment against him. Leaders of the Alliance for Change are mobilizing to demand his release. This detention could negatively impact the organization of the next elections and must be avoided. The DRC faces other major challenges, including communal violence and a humanitarian crisis. Diplomacy, listening and dialogue are necessary to avoid an escalation of tension.
The article evokes the deep division within the UNC party in the DRC, caused by the divergence of visions between the members who defend the values of equity and those who advocate egocentrism and clientelism. The trade union movement “Vital Kamerhe Libela” (VKL) was created to protect the values advocated by the leader of the UNC, Vital Kamerhe. However, some party cadres are dampening the momentum of VKL, thus jeopardizing the future of UNC. The resignation of Honorable Mirindi Cyarangabo is the latest example. The article warns of the impact of this division on the upcoming elections of 2023 if the rise of anti-values is not curbed.
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, is traveling to Botswana. He is in favor of the DRC’s continued membership of the East African Community (EAC) in order to improve cross-border trade. Despite this, the situation in the country remains worrying with the community violence which continues and the freedom to demonstrate which is threatened. However, actions are being taken to help displaced populations. The situation with Rwanda is still tense. The DRC remains a complex country with multiple challenges and fragile development prospects.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, communal violence persists and claims victims. “Mobondo” militiamen attacked the village of Batshongo and clashes broke out, causing the death of several people. The Teke and Yaka communities are also fighting over land issues, resulting in the deaths of nearly 300 people. The already precarious humanitarian situation in the country is aggravated by this instability and violence, which affects more than 5.5 million displaced people. The government must take effective measures to address security issues and assist affected populations. It is also essential to create a safer and more stable environment for private investment.
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo made a pastoral visit to the diocese of Popokabaka in the Democratic Republic of Congo, addressing during his homily the current socio-economic crisis. He also inaugurated the Nganga bridge, the result of a collaboration between CENCO and the Congolese government. Despite the many challenges facing the country, entrepreneurial initiatives aim to modernize certain critical sectors such as ports. The President of the Republic also praised the investment opportunities in the DRC during his official visit to Botswana. However, the political crisis persists, endangering the freedom to demonstrate, and a book has been published revealing the harsh reality of Paul Kagame’s regime.
The Chief of Police of Kinshasa prevented the holding of an opposition rally in Limete for security reasons. The opposition cries out for the violation of the freedom to demonstrate. The political situation is tense in the DRC, and the government should respect the Constitution and listen to demands from the opposition for political relaxation.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has retroceded a sum of 753 billion CDF (372.6 million USD) to the 26 provinces of the country, representing 45% of the linear forecasts. Kinshasa received the largest share with 168 billion CDF. The country’s challenges include kidnappings, flooding, modernization and security. President Felix Tshisekedi is looking to the Botswana model to reorganize the diamond industry in the DRC, while government and international initiatives to modernize the country and improve security are underway.
The NGO IPAS has closed a campaign to offer sexual and reproductive health, including safe abortion, to displaced women in the Bulengo camp, located in the city of Goma in the DRC. For a month, women had access to quality care to prevent unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and sexual violence. This campaign was also an opportunity to create a space for dialogue on sexuality and family planning. Despite changing laws around sexual health, sexual and reproductive health remains a priority for individual well-being and the development of the country.