Category: Politics

President Félix Tshisekedi takes stock of his mandate by highlighting his successes and his commitments to the Congolese people. Among these, free education has enabled many children to go back to school. Economic development goes through agricultural reform, in order to make the country more economically independent. Diplomacy is an essential means of conflict prevention, emphasizing the peaceful resolution of disputes. The President also reaffirmed his confidence in Congo’s security forces and encouraged the people to remain united in the face of challenges. These initiatives demonstrate his commitment to the Congolese people, but there are still challenges to be overcome to achieve his ambitions.

Former minister Justin Bitakwira stresses the importance of a technical adjustment of the CENI to guarantee fair and inclusive elections in the DRC. He proposes to install opposition delegates within the commission to stabilize the electoral process. The European Union also calls for inclusive elections and urges all stakeholders to work together. Bitakwira also addresses the issue of relations with Rwanda and encourages President Tshisekedi to break diplomatic relations to protect the sovereignty of the DRC. In short, the adjustment of the CENI and the consensus between political actors are essential for fair and inclusive elections, while the question of relations with Rwanda remains a major challenge for the stability of the country.

The CENI’s decision not to organize a new external audit of the electoral register in the DRC has angered Martin Fayulu, president of ECIDé. He accuses the CENI of wanting to perpetrate electoral fraud and calls on the Congolese to be vigilant. This decision raises doubts about the integrity of the electoral process. It is therefore essential that citizens remain vigilant and that civil society plays an active role in monitoring the electoral process in order to guarantee free and fair elections in the DRC.

This powerful excerpt from the article on the news of July 11, 2023 highlights the CENI’s refusal to audit the electoral register in the DRC. This decision has aroused the indignation of the opponent Martin Fayulu, who denounces the desire to perpetrate a new electoral fraud. The credibility of the electoral process is compromised and it is essential that the CENI take into account the concerns of all stakeholders to guarantee transparent elections. It is crucial to strengthen control and transparency mechanisms in order to preserve democracy and the rights of Congolese citizens.

The DRC recovers the 3 points of the match against Mauritania, following the decision of CAF. This decision disrupts the race for qualification for CAN 2023. FECOFA played a key role in challenging the qualification of a Mauritanian player and an unfair red card. The decision of the CAF arouses positive and negative reactions. The Leopards will have to redouble their efforts to maintain their position in the qualification race. This decision also raises questions about fairness and sports justice.

The recent meeting in Goma, DRC, chaired by EAC Special Envoy Uhuru Kenyatta, emphasized the need to use the path of negotiation and political dialogue to resolve the crisis in eastern the DRC. Regional and international actors are in favor of this approach, stressing that it would make it possible to reduce the suffering of the populations and to achieve a lasting settlement. The central issue at the meeting was the cantonment of M23 fighters, with an appropriate site identified at Rumangabo. However, the M23 has expressed its disinterest in this process and continues to demand a direct dialogue with Kinshasa. This meeting represents an opportunity to discuss and find peaceful solutions to end the crisis in eastern DRC.

Summary: The security situation in Kwamouth, DRC is under control, according to VPM Peter Kazadi. Defense and security forces are reconditioned to support the CENI in voter registration. However, security problems persist in other regions. The Congolese government is committed to recovering these territories and guaranteeing the holding of a peaceful electoral process. Securing the electoral process is a priority to ensure the participation of all Congolese citizens.

In this excerpt from a blog post, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, says that the military front against the aggression of Rwanda and the M23 will be the last option after diplomatic attempts. He reaffirms his faith in diplomacy and stresses the importance of preserving diplomatic relations with Rwanda. President Tshisekedi insists that his country is ready to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty if diplomacy fails. It highlights its strategic vision to deal with the crisis and stresses the importance of diplomacy in the resolution of international conflicts.

The end of the FCC-CACH alliance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) puts an end to a beautiful political love story. Despite the hopes aroused by this coalition for democratic continuity, the tensions and differences of opinion between the two camps got the better of this alliance. Felix Tshisekedi, regretting the dissolution of this coalition, is however optimistic and launches the electoral platform of the Sacred Union of the Nation to form a new parliamentary majority. This dissolution marks a turning point in Congolese politics.

The article highlights the ongoing tensions between the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and the Congolese opposition over the issue of the audit of the electoral register in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The opposition denounces the decision of the CENI to refuse a new external audit, thus calling into question the credibility of the electoral process. The need for a compromise between the parties is stressed, in order to guarantee transparent and democratic elections and to restore the confidence of the Congolese people. A transparent and independent external audit is recommended to ease tensions and strengthen the credibility of the electoral process in the DRC.