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.
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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.
The Congolese government has started the process of repatriating the 80,000 Congolese refugees settled in Rwanda. Negotiations between the Congolese and Rwandan authorities have begun and Congo wishes to take its time to study the question thoroughly. The process is welcomed with enthusiasm and is seen as a further step towards stabilizing the borders and improving relations between the two countries.
This article relates the growing internal conflicts within the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) of Vital Kamerhe. The party is divided between members who defend the values of equity and justice of Vital Kamerhe Libela (VKL) and a small group that advocates nepotism, clientelism and discrimination. The tensions are such that the Honorable Mirindi Cyarangabo, a National Deputy, resigned from all his functions within the National Council of the UNC. In this perspective, VKL is committed to consolidating the values of their leader to counter the rise of anti-values. However, the future of the UNC depends on the neutralization of selfishness and egocentrism observed in some officials.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo plans to put in place a national land use plan with stricter regulations to avoid natural disasters. This follows the terrible floods that hit Kinshasa and the province of South Kivu in May 2023, causing the deaths of hundreds of people. Land use planning reforms have been initiated since 2015 to provide the DRC with land use planning policy tools and laws with administrative and criminal sanctions. In another register, blogger Samy Mikobi is highlighted for her success in Congolese showbiz. Signs of economic improvement have also been observed recently, despite the persistent challenges the DRC faces.
This article discusses the dramatic consequences of natural disasters on Congolese populations. After the torrential rain which caused the death of many inhabitants, the landslides claimed seven more victims. These tragedies underscore the need for strategies to protect people from climate change and natural hazards. The government must develop a better structured emergency plan and take into account the particularities of each region when implementing risk prevention and management policies. Finally, the article underlines the importance of fighting against global warming to protect the future of Congolese populations.
Congolese Deputy Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education, Aminata Namasya Bazego, broke the silence by posting a statement on her Twitter account following false pregnancy rumors circulating on social media. It insists on the right of each citizen to a respected private life, including the distinction between his private life and his public functions. She also pointed out that spreading false information can harm political engagements as well as the lives of people associated with these rumours.