In the city of Mbujimayi, the lack of water and electricity does not only reveal an essential service crisis, but also an increasing disappointment with regard to democracy. Formerly promising, the management of President Félix Tshisekedi seems today to come up against the harsh reality of a population whose hopes stretch under the weight of inaction. Between numb bureaucracy and daily distress, where to draw the energy necessary to claim a change? The Kasaiians, in search of light and life, could well be at the dawn of a new mobilization.
Category: Politics
In Kinshasa, the trial of Commissioner Padhes Murhula stands out as a revealing of the underlying tensions of a Congo torn between power and fundamental rights. In the background, the arrest of Vital Omba Lumumba, a candidate for the deputation, asks a crucial question: how far will a system go which seems to favor silence at the expense of justice? While the quest for truth comes up against a wall of repression, this trial may well determine the future of freedoms in a country plagued by arbitrariness.
In Kinshasa, on April 9, 2025, under a stormy sky, the floods devastate the Mont-Ngafula district, while the elected officials seem ignorant of the distress of their fellow citizens. The alerts of a deputy resonate like cries in the void, revealing an alarming dichotomy between political indifference and the suffering of affected families. While the bodies pile up at the general hospital, a crucial question arises: how long will it take before the most vulnerable fate is ultimately taken into account? Kinshasa, a painting of indifference to the tragedy.
** Road harassment in Kabalo: a revealer of the governance crisis in the DRC **
In the territory of Kabalo, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the inhabitants fight daily against the extortion of state agents to roadblocks. These practices, far from being isolated, illustrate a disturbing trend in corruption that undermines the authority of the state. With almost 80% of the population living below the poverty line, these abuses have catastrophic economic repercussions, preventing small traders from prospering and stifling the local economy.
Local authorities, while rejecting the accusations, seem to be disconnected from the realities on the ground, a situation requiring urgent reform. The education of citizens on their rights and the promotion of a constructive dialogue between the State and the communities are essential stages to fight against these drifts. Indeed, social mobilization and the use of new technologies to denounce abuses could strengthen civic engagement and promote more transparent governance. Faced with this crisis, the hope of a lasting change is based on the ability of citizens and institutions to build a real rule of law, guaranteeing the security and dignity of all.
### Strengthening FARDC: a new breath for safety in the DRC
Faced with growing security threats, including the rebellion of the M23 supported by external forces, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) redoubles their efforts to professionalize its armed forces. The recent swearing ceremony for officers from the Kananga Military Academy marks a symbolic turning point in this quest for stability. By emphasizing training, honor and community commitment, the DRC aspires to make its new recruits of the vectors of development and peace. However, to succeed in this ambitious project, significant investments in financial and technological resources are imperative. By combining optimization of military capacities and dialogue with local populations, the country could definitively turn the page of its past conflicts and build a promising future.
** Competitiveness, key to fulfillment for Congolese youth **
Kinshasa, April 9, 2025. The meeting between the young Congolese and Baby Mbuyi, president of the “Baby Mbuyi Foundation”, marks a crucial turning point for the future of young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Faced with an unemployment rate reaching 25%, Mbuyi calls on young people to embrace competitiveness, stimulate their critical thinking and build enriching relationships. In a society where negative influences abound, it is essential to select an entourage which promotes intellectual emulsion and collective commitment. This message of unity and solidarity resonates like a powerful echo of pan -African movements, testifying that youth, when it is united around common objectives, can be an engine of change. To transform this call into concrete actions, the creation of dialogue spaces and the support of political and economic actors become imperative. By cultivating these principles, the DRC can finally release the extraordinary potential of its youth and build a dynamic and inclusive future.
### Rwanda: Paul Kagame, a leader between legend and reality
In a daring speech during the commemoration of Kwibuka 31, Paul Kagame launched a provocative cry: “Go to the Devil!” », A sentence that illustrates his ingratitude to those who supported him on the path of power. Former child-soldier who has become an emblematic figure of Rwanda, Kagame embodies a fascinating paradox, swinging between liberator and tyrant. His rewriting of history to ask himself as heroes, while obscuring his role in the atrocities of his regime, raises crucial questions about the collective memory and the responsibility of the leaders.
At a time when he moved away from Western supports, opting for a quest for political self -sufficiency, Kagame’s strategy could have dramatic consequences. In a context where democracy is eroded by autocratic regimes, its challenge in the Western world turns out to be both a poker stroke and a cry of alarm, resonating beyond the borders of Rwanda. Faced with this complex phenomenon, it becomes imperative to analyze geopolitical dynamics and the lessons to be learned for collective introspection. The question remains: how far can memory shape the future of a people?
### Disinformation in the digital age: an increasing scourge
At a time when social networks shape our perception of the world, disinformation becomes a major issue, as shown by the recent false quotation by Jean-Noël Barrot, attributing to France a favorable position towards Algeria. This incident highlights the speed with which info can circulate and influence public opinion, exacerbating existing geopolitical tensions. While 64% of Americans and 81% of Algerians say they are concerned about disinformation, it is imperative to encourage media education to allow citizens to discern the true of the false. In a context where the information war is growing, individual responsibility becomes crucial to counter this insidious phenomenon. The fight against disinformation is a global challenge which requires a collective mobilization to protect our democracy and our social cohesion.
** Summary: a breath of revolt in Türkiye: youth on the move for change **
On April 8, thousands of students gathered in Istanbul and Ankara, reviving a tradition of protest in a context marked by the arrest of the progressive mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. These manifestations are not just a simple reaction to an isolated event; They represent a turning point in the civic commitment of young Turks, aged 18 to 25, who claim a voice in front of a government deemed disconnected. With nearly 70% of young people dissatisfied with the current political leadership, issues such as economic precariousness and restrictions on freedoms of expression are at the heart of concerns.
Social networks play a key role in this mobilization, allowing demonstrators to organize actions and share their solidarity stories. This movement, which is built on various claims, could give birth to a real citizen movement capable of transcending traditional cleavages. While Turkey goes to crucial elections, the challenge for this dynamic generation will be to structure its commitment and transform its desire for change into political reality. The voice of this youth may well be the key to redefining the future of a country plagued by growing tensions.
** A tragedy that highlights the urgency of public security in Santo Domingue **
The tragic collapse of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, having cost the life of 113 people and carried with it the legend of the Merengue, Rubby Perez, plunges the Dominican Republic in a collective mourning and raises important reflections on the security of public places. Beyond the figures, this disaster is an affront to the country’s cultural identity, reminding us of the fragility of celebration moments. It is imperative to rethink security standards in the leisure industry, in order to prevent such losses in the future. In parallel, the need for psychological support for the victims and their families must be integrated into the responses to crises. While the nation cries, a call for action is felt: it is time to build a future where security and culture coexist to honor the memory of those we have lost.