The violent clashes between the FARDC and the Mobondo militia left 11 dead, including beheadings. A curfew has been decreed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to secure the population and property, but the situation remains worrying, in particular because of the number of displaced people which is difficult to estimate. The authorities must act quickly to restore security in the Kwango region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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This article deals with the tense situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in particular with the deployment of the regional force of the East African Community in the East of the country. The DRC Deputy Prime Minister’s claims dismiss Jeff Nyagah’s accusations against the Congolese government regarding administrative and civilian personnel costs. However, Jeff Nyagah resigned and was replaced by Major General Alphaxard Kiugu. The presence of the EAC regional force has raised tensions in the country, but the Congolese government and its authorities seem to be taking the necessary measures to ensure the security and stability of their territory.
After the landslide in the mining town of Rubaya in North Kivu, false information relayed on social networks announced a large number of deceased artisanal diggers. However, after a fact-finding mission, it turned out that there had been only one death and three injuries. The editorial staff recalls the importance of remaining vigilant against false information and of favoring official sources. It also underlines the need to fight against deforestation to avoid this kind of disaster.
The Communication Department of the Presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) proceeded to a collective dismissal of its agents without specifying the reasons. The dismissed agents expressed their injustice towards this decision through three aspects: administrative, social and political and budgetary. The dismissal of the agents raises a situation of insecurity. It is essential for the senior hierarchy to understand and hear the justified claims of dismissed agents to avoid a harmful precedent for the presidential institution.
The security situation in the DRC is increasingly deteriorating in the east of the country, where a crisis of confidence between actors in the region is mingling with tensions between the Congolese authorities and the regional force of the East African Community. ‘East (EACRF). Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is threatening Kenyan, Ugandan, Burundian and South Sudanese EACRF troops to leave the territory by the end of June if the results of their mission are not satisfactory. Frustration grows over the lack of results obtained by the EACRF against the armed militia of the M23. Regional favourites, the SADC, have already sent troops to restore peace in eastern DRC.
The world of Congolese showbiz mourns the death of Samy Mikobi, nicknamed “the Strategist”, who died on Thursday, May 11. A well-known personality in the industry, Samy Mikobi had a natural interpersonal skills and had developed a rich network of relationships, thus helping to consolidate his reputation in the world of showbiz. He was also known for his loyalty in friendship and had notably worked with Papa Wemba. His ability to bring people together and help them was remarkable, making him a generous man and a loss to the Congolese showbiz world.
This article sheds light on the SACIM affair which made Congolese headlines. Analysts have discovered the role of current President Felix Tshisekedi’s patriotism in the fight against the crooked and selfish Congolese who have plunged the country into misery. The former governor of Kasaï-Oriental, Ngoyi Kasanji, is accused of letting Congo lose all its money in the Sino-Congolese partnership SACIM, for the interests of the Kabila family. The new government created Tenders to give everyone an equal opportunity to invest in the company. Ngoyi Kasanji opposes this decision, raising the question of whether he is campaigning for his own interests or simply demanding his share of the profits. In sum, the history of SACIM reveals a dark side of Congo’s mining policy.
This article pays tribute to Samy Mikobi, nicknamed The Strategist, who died on May 11, and who was able to create a network of influential and useful relations. Having started his professional career at ACEC, he then worked at Socodam, a structure whose center of interest is customs, where he had always worked. He was the friend of Papa Wemba and Samy Badibanga. His fidelity in friendship was natural. This loss of Samy Mikobi is a loss for the world of art and entertainment, but also for all the people who knew and appreciated him.
The 49th General Meeting of the Global Fund Board was held in Vietnam from May 8-11, 2023. Board members from around the world discussed development strategies, governance oversight, financial resource commitment and fund management. risks. The African delegation, led by Dr. Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda, made a plea for the involvement of local governments and regional and continental structures in the fight against diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV and malaria. Africa has two seats on the Board of the Global Fund.
This article mentions that the Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering from a shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas, which prompted national deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga to call on the Minister of Agriculture to find out more about the measures taken. to remedy. The MP criticizes the priority given to corn import agreements, suggesting that the country has enormous agricultural potential which should be exploited to promote the country’s economic development and ensure food security for the population.