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The article talks about the soaring price of a 50 kg bag of gray cement in Kindu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This increase is partly due to the delay in the delivery of bags of cement by train and the advanced state of the deterioration of the roads. The inhabitants of Kindu are called upon to find alternative solutions to obtain supplies of cement while waiting for a resolution of the problem. The economic situation in the DRC is worrying and complex, with persistent challenges in various sectors.

Transco, a Congolese transport company, has set up a transport system linking Kananga to Tshikaji, thus meeting the mobility needs of the inhabitants of the region. Travelers welcome the fluidity of traffic and the affordable price of one thousand Congolese Francs, which allows the poorest to use this means of transport. Currently, only this line is served and the inhabitants of the region want an extension of the service to the outskirts to improve the quality of life of all the inhabitants of the region.

Joseph Matungulu has been appointed as the new national coordinator of the Agricultural Sector Support Project in North Kivu (PASA-NK), with the mission of strengthening the achievements already made so far. The project aims to increase the yield of small producers by improving the productivity and profitability of four crops grown by local farmers, including maize, rice, potato and arabica coffee. The article also highlights the mobilization of all stakeholders for the success of this project, largely supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Distel Zola, a former Congolese international footballer, has been named a top advocate for healthy meals in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help address malnutrition and food insecurity in the country. The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) aims to reach 500,000 students this year with school meals. The DRC faces an extremely difficult food situation, with nearly 26 million people facing food insecurity. Children are particularly affected, with 45% of deaths of children under five being linked to malnutrition. WFP needs US$285 million to meet growing humanitarian demands over the next six months.

A group of political opponents had planned to lead a march on May 13 in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure that constitutional deadlines for presidential elections were met. Following a postponement ordered by the Kinshasa government, the march was postponed to May 20. Presidential candidates and other Congolese political figures have called on the population to demonstrate their resistance and exercise citizen vigilance in the face of national challenges. This march is the first in a series of actions announced by the group of opponents for a real rule of law in the DRC. Fatshimetry’s blog also continues to address other topics such as the humanitarian crisis in the east of the country, the issue of dowry and polygamy, and economic partnerships.

The news in the Democratic Republic of Congo is varied, ranging from the call for tenders launched by MMG Kinsevere SARL for the construction of concrete slabs and retaining walls, to humanitarian problems such as the mass displacement of families, and the diseases such as cholera and measles in vulnerable communities. President Felix Tshisekedi also visited Botswana for an economic discussion and to sign an economic partnership to encourage investment and job creation.

This article deals with the law proposal put forward by a Congolese deputy consisting in fixing the sum of $500 for the dowry. The author gives different points of view on this question by interviewing Congolese women. Some consider that setting the sum at $500 would be inappropriate because it does not represent their value and propose an amount of at least $1,500 for the dowry. Others believe that the dowry should not only be a question of money, but rather a list of possessions accompanied by a sum of money to open a dialogue between the two families. Finally, the comments gathered underline the importance of openly discussing the question of the dowry to avoid situations of stress on the expenses related to the reception and the customary wedding.

The electoral mediation mission of religious denominations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has praised the work of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in identifying and registering voters in just four months. The mission also encouraged the CENI to continue its work in complete independence, guaranteed by the constitution of the Republic, and welcomed the decision of the CENI for an external audit of the electoral register in order to ensure the transparency of the operation of the revision of the electoral register.

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces complex challenges, including intercommunal violence and a humanitarian crisis. The government has announced security operations to restore order and peace in several regions. The President traveled to Botswana to examine business models and encourage investment. Sensitive issues continue to divide the country, such as the question of dowry and polygamy, as well as the audit of the electoral register. The DRC must provide effective political and economic responses to improve the living conditions of its citizens.

The humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is getting worse every day, causing thousands of families to flee and seek refuge in overcrowded camps like Bulengo. Living conditions are precarious and diseases like cholera and measles spread easily due to the lack of sanitation infrastructure. Humanitarian organizations, such as MSF, are trying to respond to this emergency by providing medical care to the displaced.