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In this article, national deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba spoke about the maize shortage affecting the Katanga and Kasai regions. He challenged the Minister of Agriculture asking what measures have been taken to avoid this situation and recalled the importance of agriculture in the development of the country. The deputy asked for concrete solutions to get out of this situation of shortage and underlined that the Democratic Republic of Congo has enormous agricultural potential.
The Inspector General and Head of Service at the General Inspectorate of Finance in the DRC, Jules Alingete Key, was recently honored by Golden Ball, a Brazilian organization. This distinction recognizes the IGF’s commitment to the fight against corruption in the DRC. The Brazilian delegation which presented this distinction underlined the importance of the fight against corruption in the economic development of the DRC. The first anti-corruption body in the DRC, the IGF is responsible for raising public funds and plays a crucial role in the fight against anti-corruption in public management.
During the celebration of International Nurses Day in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the President of the National Order of Nurses of Congo launched an appeal for the promotion of the nursing profession. He deplored the difficult working conditions in which health professionals work, due to the insufficient construction of hospitals by the Congolese State and the lack of equipment. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Our Nurses. Our Future.”
The city of Beni, in the province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has recently experienced a wave of burglaries and armed robberies which has caused concern for the population. To remedy this, twenty-two people were arrested by the police. However, this worrying situation persists in a region already badly affected by the violence and requires lasting measures to restore security. The government must also respond to other challenges, such as environmental protection and the prevention of natural disasters. The country must face a political crisis which will have to be resolved in the province of Tanganyika.
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo held a meeting with members of the government to discuss the modernization of the country’s main ports. The Head of Government insisted on the urgency of acting quickly to modernize port infrastructure and said that DP World could work on the construction of the deep-water port of Banana. This modernization is crucial for the economic development of the country and must be accompanied by an improvement of the road and rail transport infrastructure.
The region of Kalehe, in the province of South Kivu, was affected by torrential rains which caused flooding. The government has declared the disaster area and will mobilize resources to support the affected populations. Long-term solutions will be proposed to prevent natural disasters. Images posted on social media show the extent of the damage. Solidarity and commitment are needed to help the people of Kalehe recover from this disaster.
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Léonard Ndjadi Ndjate as the new Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This appointment is an important event for the Congolese Catholic community. Bishop Léonard Ndjadi Ndjate was previously Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Comboni Missionaries in the Congo. The blog also invites readers to stay informed of the latest Congolese news by exploring the articles on the site.
On Saturday March 13, 2023 in Bukavu, an accident caused the death of three people, including two women, and injured nine other passengers. The National Road number 2, on which the accident occurred, is in an advanced state of disrepair and the rehabilitation works have not yet started despite the allocated funds. To avoid the repetition of such accidents, it is essential that the authorities take measures to improve road safety in the DRC and strengthen the regulation of public transport. The authors of this article offer their sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Peter Kazadi, has decided to ban plenary sessions at the Provincial Assembly of Tanganyika, on a temporary basis, to avoid unrest that would threaten social peace and tranquility in the region. This decision could affect decision-making in the province and the reasons for this case are still unclear. While waiting for more details, stay informed by following our news blog on the DRC.
This article deals with the security situation in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the actions undertaken by the Congolese government to fight against armed groups, in particular the M23. The government has called on the regional force of the East African Community (EAC) to act against the armed groups present in the region, but the results of this regional force are criticized by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Fatshimètre’s blog also tackles other topics such as the prevention of natural disasters and political tensions in the DRC.