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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, paid an official visit to Botswana to study the country’s economic success and its management model of the Jwaneng mine, the symbol of the diamond industry. The Congolese president is impressed by this success and aspires to duplicate this model in the DRC to reverse the curse of natural resources. This visit was also an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the DRC and Botswana in the production of batteries and electric vehicles to propel Africa into the energy transition. However, the DRC continues to face many challenges, such as the violence in eastern Congo and the Vitshumbi disaster, requiring strong partnerships to find viable solutions for the well-being of the Congolese population and to ensure a prosperous economic future.

The question of the audit of the electoral register in the DRC is a subject of controversy. The OIF cannot guarantee the external audit of the electoral register for the DRC, because the CENI has not offered sufficient time for its support. The opposition recommends that the CENI use national expertise to audit the electoral register, noting the sovereignist nature of the election. It is the interest of the Congolese nation that must take precedence to guarantee a free, transparent and credible electoral process.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Botswana are joining forces to create a regional value chain in the battery and electric vehicle industry. By exploiting their strategic natural resources, the two countries could play a key role in the energy transition and allow Africa to benefit from its abundant resources. The DRC has signed a framework agreement for the creation of a special economic zone dedicated to the production of batteries and electric vehicles in several countries of the region. This project was launched during the DRC-Africa Business Forum in October 2021.

MMG Kinsevere SARL is launching a call for tenders for the construction of a new EW hangar in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Interested companies must submit their application before May 19, 2023. In addition, the DRC faces significant political, social, security and economic issues. The humanitarian crisis in the east of the country is also worrying, as well as communal violence. Plantations et Huileries du Congo contributes to the diversification of the economy in the region. To learn more, read the articles published on our blog.

This article deals with the proposed law in the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed at fixing the sum of the dowry at $500 and the period of the engagement, which gives rise to debates. The women interviewed share divergent points of view on this proposed law. Opinions are divided between those who believe that the amount of the dowry proposed is insufficient and those who consider that it could reduce common-law unions in the DRC. Costly preparations for customary marriage are also discussed as an obstacle to the proposed law.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) succeeded in carrying out the identification and registration of voters in just 4 months, a feat hailed by the mission of integrity and electoral mediation of religious denominations . The CENI also announced its intention to carry out an external audit of the electoral register to assess the current system of identification and registration of voters, identify the strengths and weaknesses of it and propose corrective measures if necessary. . Humanitarian and political issues continue to pose challenges, but interesting initiatives for the country’s economic diversification are also emerging.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the situation is marked by political and security crises, in particular inter-community conflicts that have led to the death of many civilians. The government therefore launched security operations to restore state authority and put an end to the violence. Humanitarian organizations have also provided assistance to help the victims. Along with this, the government has undertaken initiatives to improve media quality and the environment. It is important to strengthen international cooperation to resolve this difficult situation.

The humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening due to recent fighting between M23 rebels and the government. Bulengo’s displaced people fled the fighting and are forced to live in inhumane conditions in makeshift houses built from tarpaulins. Overcrowding is alarming and the health situation is catastrophic with epidemics of cholera and measles which mainly affect women and children. The displaced from Bulengo fled the advance of the M23 rebels. Medical care is provided by NGOs, but the situation remains dramatic with approximately 200 cases of cholera per day recorded in March. NGOs working in the DRC must continue their work and raise awareness of the need to improve the living conditions of the displaced.