This article deals with the shortage of maize flour in the areas of Katanga and Kasaï in the Democratic Republic of Congo. National deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba wonders about the measures taken to remedy this situation and asks for access to corn production and consumption statistics in these areas. He also criticizes the import of maize with Zambia and South Africa, believing that the Democratic Republic of Congo should bet on its own agricultural production to avoid dependence on other countries. The article emphasizes the importance of promoting food self-sufficiency through agriculture to guarantee the food security of citizens and fight against poverty.
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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, invited Botswana economic operators to invest in his growing country during his official visit to Botswana. The DRC has enormous economic opportunities and can build a strong economy with Botswana for the well-being of their people. The president also offered several assets, including the great Inga project to transport energy to the depths of southern Africa, with its large oil and gas deposits. This was an opportunity to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Congolese political opponents postponed their march, originally scheduled for May 13, 2023, to May 20, 2023 after Kinshasa City Hall decided to postpone it for security reasons. The demonstrators wanted to protest against the situation in the eastern part of the country, where Rwanda is accused of supporting an armed group. Meanwhile, the government has renewed its commitment to modernizing ports and the National Order of Nurses of Congo has raised shortcomings in the country’s hospitals.
Police in Beni, a town located in the province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, presented 22 suspected bandits arrested during operations carried out to dismantle groups of attackers. Among these suspects, we note the presence of three women and two men arrested in Butembo. The city of Beni unfortunately continues to face a high rate of banditry, despite the state of siege in force in the region. The Congolese National Police calls for closer collaboration with the population to put an end to this cycle of crime.
General Tshinkobo Mulamba Ghislain’s case was presented to the North Kivu military court. The general died in August 2022 and a medical report concluded poisoning. The hearing was adjourned to May 19. The general had been appointed head of the 34th military region less than a year and a half before his death. The dossier highlights the importance of independent and fair justice in the DRC.
The Civic Education and Electoral Observation Commission (EDUCIEL) invites the electoral commission to seek consensus for the audit of the electoral register in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Me Carlos Mupili, the coordinator of the EDUCIEL, the electoral file must face the challenge of the elections scheduled on the calendar. Transparency and credibility are important elements to ensure the democratic development of the country and to guarantee the right to vote to the Congolese.
International Nurses Day was an opportunity for the President of the National Order of Nurses of Congo (ONIC), Mr. Komba Djeko, to raise awareness of the crucial importance of the nursing profession and to deplore the inadequacy hospitals equipped for healthcare workers in the country. He stressed the urgency of implementing strict regulations for optimal training and better recognition of this profession, as well as the mobilization of the authorities to improve the working conditions of nurses and offer better medical follow-up to the population.
The modernization of ports in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become a priority for the Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, who held a working meeting with some members of the government to discuss the current projects. This modernization is a major challenge for the country, which wishes to improve its infrastructure to facilitate the transport of goods and stimulate the economy. The FatshiMétrie blog also offers other articles on the country’s news.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Interior and Security, Peter Kazadi, has banned the organization of plenaries at the Provincial Assembly of Tanganyika due to a crisis observed in the region. This measure was taken to preserve peace and avoid any slippage that could lead to unrest. The office of the Provincial Assembly of Tanganyika is invited to a consultation in Kinshasa. The Congolese government thus hopes to calm the situation and consolidate peace in this region.
Regideso announced a disruption in the distribution of water in Kinshasa due to a leak in the DN 700 pipe of the Ngaliema water treatment plant. The municipalities and neighborhoods affected are: Gombe, Lingwala, Kasa-Vubu, Bandalungwa, Ngiri-Ngiri, Kintambo, Mont-Fleury, Jamaica, Macampagne and Joli-Parc. Residents are urged to make necessary arrangements until the situation is resolved. Regideso remains mobilized to ensure the continuous distribution of drinking water despite occasional technical difficulties.