National deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba sent a letter to the President of the National Assembly to question the Minister of Agriculture on the shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He asks what measures have been taken and what about their level of execution. The deputy also wishes to obtain statistics on the needs for production and consumption of maize in the region. The low national production of maize is the main cause of the shortage and the deputy recalls that agriculture must be promoted to ensure the food self-sufficiency of the population.
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The Minister of Interior and Security has suspended plenary activities at the Provincial Assembly of Tanganyika until further notice, to prevent slippages and threats to social peace. This decision comes shortly after the dismissal of Governor Julie Ngungwa by provincial deputies. The suspension is certainly a necessary measure to avoid violence and demonstrations. The resolution of the conflict is therefore strongly desired so that the Provincial Assembly of Tanganyika can resume its normal activities.
Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Léonard Ndjadi Ndjate as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the DRC. This appointment is proof of the Pope’s confidence in Bishop Léonard Ndjadi, who previously served as Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Comboni Missionaries. The National Episcopal Conference of Congo has confirmed this appointment, demonstrating the importance of this new role in the development of the Church in the DRC. Despite the challenges faced, this appointment is further proof that the faith continues to thrive in the country.
The blog article talks about the “MediaCongo Code”, a unique 7-character code preceded by “@” which identifies each user on the platform. This code makes it easier to connect with a specific person and allows quick and accurate identification of the authors of posts. In addition, the article informs about the rules of reactions to publications as well as MediaCongo’s invitation to use the MediaCongo Code for a personalized experience on the platform. In short, the MediaCongo Code is an effective tool for connecting with Congolese journalists and bloggers.
The Congolese government has temporarily suspended the plenaries in the Provincial Assembly of Tanganyika to avoid any disturbance in order to preserve social peace. The provincial authorities are currently working to find durable solutions to stabilize the region. The Fatshimeterie blog recently published several articles dealing with current events in the DRC, such as the internal crisis of the Congolese National Union, the distribution of funds for the development of the provinces, and the renovation of the central market in Kinshasa.
The city of Kinshasa will suffer a water cut on Saturday May 13, 2023, affecting several municipalities in the city. The cause of the cut is a leak on the DN 700 pipe at the Ngaliema water treatment plant. Residents of affected neighborhoods must look for alternative solutions to store water and avoid waste. It is important to invest in modern technologies to prevent such leaks in the future. The population is invited to show understanding and to adapt to this temporary situation.
This article announces excellent news for the students of the National Pedagogical University of the Democratic Republic of Congo, housed in rehabilitated homes. They now have access to free RAM wifi, allowing them to browse the Internet 24 hours a day from their room. The initiative shows UPN’s commitment to the improvement of higher education, and is welcomed very favorably by the beneficiary students.
A blog post recounts the internal crisis within the Union Nationale Congolaise, which is taking on a childish air in the province of South Kivu. Prominent political leaders such as Sylvanus Mushi Bonane and Vital Kamhere accuse each other of inefficiency and political trickery. The author urges the youth of South Kivu to sweep away this social caste of politicians, to place their trust in the people of the people and young people to better serve the population and to refuse the flatterers to whom we have given everything for nothing. have in return.
Kinshasa’s central market, commonly called Zando, is being renovated with a potential reception area of more than 80,000 people on an area of 40,000 m². Work is on track for a scheduled reopening in November 2023. This infrastructure improvement is significant progress for traders and shoppers in the city of Kinshasa. Other news from the region is also available, particularly on topics such as security, health, business, politics and human rights.
The article presents the internal crisis within the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC). Members of the “Vital Kamerhe libela” trade union movement who support their leader’s fight for a just Democratic Republic of Congo are in opposition to a group of members who promote nepotism and discrimination. Some members have already quit due to growing tension. The VKL trade union movement continues to fight to strengthen the party’s foundations and protect the values of democracy and social justice in the 2023 elections. It is time for UNC officials to make fair and just decisions to prevent the crisis from getting worse and really contribute to the development of the country.