Category: Sociocultural

This article relates the conduct of the national jury for the teaching of health sciences in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2023 edition. With the participation of 549 candidates, this competition is a key moment for aspirants in the field of health. Encouraging speeches from the provincial environment minister and the head of the provincial health office inspired the candidates to perform at their best. By emphasizing the importance of working calmly and taking time to reflect, they motivated candidates to overcome difficulties. The written tests of the first stage have taken place, while the second stage will be devoted to the oral tests. This competition, with only 35% of boys applying, highlights a gender disparity. The results obtained during this examination will have an impact on the image of the province of Kasai Central. This highlights the importance of aiming for a high pass rate and supporting emerging talent on their academic journey. Let’s hope that this edition will be a resounding success for these candidates determined to achieve excellence in the field of health sciences.

The Alliance Africa Summit was held in Pretoria in June 2023, bringing together renowned African representatives to celebrate the culture and excellence of the continent. His Majesty Mukungubila Joseph, Congolese prophet and statesman, was honored as a special guest for his contribution to restoring the image of ancestral powers and African royalty. The event provides a platform to promote Africa’s cultural diversity and foster partnerships and exchanges between actors on the continent. This summit thus reinforces the recognition of African history and culture, affirming Africa’s place on the world stage.

The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has launched a vibrant appeal to the Congolese people to wake up to the socio-pastoral situation of the country. The bishops also expressed concerns about the ongoing electoral process, in particular the absence of a tripartite consultation framework, the lack of complete data from the Registration Centers, the misappropriation of sensitive electoral materials and the absence of a credible second opinion. CENCO insisted on the need to elect credible leaders to guarantee the stability and well-being of the population.

In this article on the linguistic richness of Africa, the author explains that it is today threatened by the crisis of identity and cultural awareness as well as by the absence of effective linguistic policies. This leads to the gradual abandonment of African languages ​​in favor of Western languages. The disappearance of certain African languages ​​each year also leads to the loss of cultures, traditions, creative genius, imagination, and vision of the world of African peoples. The author therefore calls for the establishment of linguistic policies to protect this linguistic richness essential for the identity and future of African peoples.

In a recent blog post, the Minister of Communication and Media in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, highlighted the government’s actions to combat gender-based violence. He highlighted the launch of the Henriette Eke Media Prize 2023, open to all journalists to improve the quality of journalistic production. He also recalled the involvement of the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, in the fight against GBV, highlighting his commitment to promoting positive masculinity and appointing women to key positions in government. The Minister concluded by noting that fundamentally cultural work must be done every day to combat gender-based violence.

During the international conference on gender-based violence, the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, stressed the importance of inclusive communication to fight against this violence. He believes that the media have a crucial role to play in this fight. To support this aspiration, the ministry launched the second edition of the Henriette Eke 2023 media prize. Patrick Muyaya Katembwe also highlighted the cultural issues underlying this issue, and insisted on the need to deconstruct the misperceptions that the one can have on the woman. The President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, shares this commitment to gender equality.

The Congolese feature film “Augure” directed by Baloji, tells the story of a family drama against a backdrop of witchcraft and beliefs, highlighting the beauty and complexity of Congolese culture. Awarded the “New Voice 2023” prize in the “Un certain regard” category at the Cannes Film Festival, this film celebrates the resilience and identity of the Congolese people through a sensitive and dreamlike approach. After this international recognition, the film will be screened in Kinshasa, thus offering moviegoers the opportunity to discover the cultural richness of their country and to participate in a reflection involving the actors of the sector and the national institutions on a structuring of the cinema sector. .