The Minister of State in charge of Territorial Development and Planning in the DRC, Guy Loando, announced the establishment of modern urban planning regulations to limit the negative consequences of climate change and protect populations from natural disasters. The Congolese government aims to provide the country with an effective land use planning policy by regulating uncontrolled construction in order to prevent the risk of natural disasters. The bill currently under discussion in Parliament should enable the modernization of this sector and the consideration of new challenges.
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Daniel Mbau’s bill which aims to reduce the amount of the dowry to $500 is being debated in the DRC. The young women of Kinshasa do not agree with this amount because they consider that it will not allow the parents of the bride to achieve a good reception. However, some argue that it could promote legal marriages and help those most in need. Congolese families should have the freedom to define the terms of the dowry themselves. The bill reflects the importance of adapting societal practices and shows the importance of finding a fair balance for all parties involved.
For two years, the state of siege in force in Ituri has enabled the army to hunt down armed groups and restore peace in the region. Thanks to the joint efforts of the defense and security forces, more than 500 armed bandits were arrested, weapons recovered and the property of the population returned. Despite this newfound stability, the Democratic Republic of Congo must face other challenges such as natural disasters, the creation of a budget surplus, economic partnerships, but also heated debates such as the revision of the family code. and the audit of the CENI electoral register.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has launched an electoral integrity and mediation mission to avoid election-related conflicts. The churches commended the CENI for its swift work. An external audit of the electoral register is now expected. A joint mission made up of national and international experts will study the voter identification and registration system to identify its strengths and weaknesses. The CIME pushes for a rigorous and independent external audit while ensuring the independence of the CENI. Auditing is a major issue for the quality and integrity of elections. The CENI’s initiative is proof of its commitment to transparency and trust among stakeholders.
This article relates the recent natural disasters in the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as the urgent actions to be taken to protect vulnerable populations. Investing in monitoring and early warning technologies, as well as effective protection systems, is crucial to reducing disaster risk. The state must guarantee equitable access to health services and local communities must be involved in the planning and implementation of risk reduction policies. International engagement is also crucial to help developing countries cope with climate change and natural disasters.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a large-scale intervention to restore peace in the areas of Maluku, Kwamouth and Kisangani, which are victims of inter-communal violence. This decision was taken following violent confrontations between the Mbole and Lengola communities in Kisangani and those between the Teke community and the Yaka community in the Kwamouth region. Authorities set up a security operation to neutralize armed groups and restore state authority. All this with the aim of bringing peace and security to these regions which have been plunged into anguish and fear due to violence leading to several deaths.
The state of siege in the province of Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the recovery of more than 350 villages previously controlled by the rebels and the neutralization of more than 300 ADF terrorists and allies. The Congolese army has also succeeded in stabilizing the large towns occupied by armed groups. Although some civil society actors have criticized this measure, the Congolese army has welcomed its military operations which represent a major step forward for security in the region.
North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to suffer from a humanitarian crisis due to the M23 war. Thousands of displaced families live in difficult conditions in the Bulengo camp in Goma. Overcrowding and lack of water and sanitation services have led to outbreaks of cholera and measles, especially among women and children. Humanitarian organizations such as MSF and IPAS are providing water, food and medical care, while local and international authorities must work together to help the victims of this crisis return to a decent life.
The army in Ituri has recovered more than 350 villages in the territories of Djugu, Irumu and Mambasa, and has reopened several roads once besieged by armed groups. Large agglomerations have also been stabilized. Local armed groups are encouraged to lay down their arms. The army announces the neutralization of more than 300 ADF and allies. This military approach is combined with an educational and cultural approach to promote peace and development. These results allow the province of Ituri to be on the way to stabilization and to move towards a bright future.
The proposed law revising the family code in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises debates, particularly with regard to dowry, engagement and polygamy. It contains positive points such as the penalization of acts of polyandry, but also controversies as to the fixing of the sum which the family of the husband must pay to that of the future spouse. Some MPs want to safeguard the values of an entire nation while others fear that this legislative development will affect the beauty of certain traditional customs. Discussions are ongoing.