Category: Politics

Samuel Nimi Mbumba successfully closed the March 2023 session of the Kongo-Central Provincial Assembly. In his closing speech, he gave a positive assessment of the activities of the deliberative body, highlighting parliamentary control and legislative production. He also announced the withdrawal of confidence from two members of the office of the Provincial Assembly, demonstrating the desire to preserve integrity and ethics. Overall, this session was productive and marked by significant progress, testifying to the commitment of the deputies to serve the interests of the people and to promote the development of the province.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is embarking on a modernization of its defense sector thanks to the Military Programming Law (LPM). This law is crucial for the management of resources and the development of defense budgets. By adopting a results-based approach, the DRC aims to modernize and strengthen its military capabilities. This transition to more efficient budget management will enable the DRC to comply with international standards and improve transparency and accountability. However, this requires increased coordination between military and financial entities. The LPM is a crucial step in the process of modernizing the Armed Forces of the DRC, it will strengthen the operational capacity of the military and increase the security of the country. It is therefore essential that the actors invest themselves fully in this reform process in order to guarantee its success.

In this article, Corneille Nangaa, President of the ACDP party, expresses his dissatisfaction with the lack of political and technical guarantees for the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He thus refuses to present candidates for the elections until reforms are put in place to guarantee the credibility and fairness of the process. Nangaa also calls for an inclusive dialogue between all political actors to discuss the progress of the country and find solutions to the challenges facing the DRC. In addition to political issues, he stresses the importance of strengthening the country’s security by lifting the state of siege and providing the necessary means to the armed forces.

The DYPRO says it is ready to participate in meetings with the CENI to ensure an inclusive electoral process in the DRC. The opposition welcomes this initiative and considers that it meets the expectations of the Congolese population. These discussions will make it possible to take into account the concerns of the opposition and to guarantee the transparency of the upcoming elections. The DYPRO thus demonstrates its desire to play a constructive role for the good of the population and in favor of genuine democracy. These meetings mark an important step towards a more inclusive electoral process in the DRC.

In this extract, we discover the unfailing commitment of Senator Carole Agito to the development of her native province, Bas-Uélé. Through her foundation, she carries out concrete actions to improve the lives of the inhabitants of the region. Recently, she inspected the construction work of the courthouse, launched the work of the headquarters of the national youth council and the building housing the provincial assembly. The senator emphasizes that her achievements are in line with President Tshisekedi’s vision and recalls her past actions, such as the construction of the first Morgue in Buta and the payment of examination fees for students. These actions earned him strong support from the population, with nearly 80% of intentions to re-elect President Tshisekedi. Her commitment and dedication make her an influential and respected political figure.

In a hard-hitting article, we reveal the accusation brought against General Sylvano Kasongo, police commissioner for the city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He is suspected of being an accomplice in the spoliation of a concession belonging to the estate of former president Mobutu Sese-Seko. Mobutu’s family lawyer denounces the manipulation of Congolese political and police figures in this affair. The concession, registered in the name of the Maman Mobutu Foundation, was acquired legally in 1986 by Mr. Patient Musaka. However, political figures and General Kasongo would have interfered by favoring a Lebanese in the illegal construction on this private property. Despite the intervention of a former minister of land affairs, the situation has not been resolved and General Kasongo is said to have even arrested the police officers in charge of guarding the concession, in complicity with the military prosecutor of the FARDC. This case reflects the problems related to land ownership in the DRC and highlights the impunity from which certain political and police figures seem to benefit. It is essential that the Congolese judiciary seriously investigate to restore the truth and guarantee the property rights of citizens. An end to these practices will contribute to stability and justice in the country.

In this article, the president of the ADCP party, Corneille Nangaa, draws up an alarming report on the socio-security situation in the DRC as the celebration of independence approaches. He denounces the confiscation of the fundamental rights of the Congolese people, the presence of foreign armies compromising national sovereignty and the deterioration of the security situation. Nangaa also criticizes the ongoing electoral process, deeming it unreliable and calling for an objective and consensual assessment. The ADCP party announces that it will not present any candidacies in the current format of the elections, calling for an inevitable reform of the process. This analysis raises questions about the future of the country, highlighting the need to take steps to address security, democracy and human rights issues to enable socio-economic development and equitable political participation for all Congolese citizens.

Congolese opposition political parties respond to the invitation of the Independent National Electoral Commission and express their willingness to discuss solutions to ensure a more inclusive electoral process. Among the participating parties, the leader of Ecide insists on the transparency of the electoral register. Despite the concerns expressed, this dialogue initiative demonstrates the importance of consultation to strengthen the transparency and inclusiveness of the electoral process. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity to promote democracy in the DRC and guarantee the legitimacy of the elected government.

The President of the CENI in the Democratic Republic of Congo opened a national workshop to validate the electoral glossary in Congolese sign language. This workshop aims to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the country’s electoral process. The CENI is committed to making the electoral process accessible to all by adapting Congolese sign language to the electoral vocabulary. The objective is to enable people living with disabilities to understand and follow the electoral process. The creation of an office dedicated to people living with a disability within the CENI is also envisaged. The IFES Foundation is committed to working with the CENI to improve the credibility of the electoral process and foster the inclusion of marginalized populations. This workshop brings together members of the CENI and delegates from organizations of people living with disabilities from all the provinces of the DRC. This initiative marks an important step towards greater inclusion of people with disabilities in the electoral process in the DRC.

In a context of imminent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the hunt for opponents by the regime in place is disrupting the political climate. Searches, arrests and trials targeting opposition members are likened to a witch hunt, thus heightening tensions and undermining the electoral process. Furthermore, the withdrawal of the opposition from the upcoming elections due to unfulfilled preconditions undermines their legitimacy and transparency. Professor Banza Malale urges President Félix Tshisekedi to remain vigilant against the harmful actions of certain members of his entourage, while avoiding fueling tensions between the Catholic Church and the State. It is crucial that the President take steps to restore a calm political climate and ensure transparent and legitimate elections for the well-being of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.