Category: Technology

President Félix Tshisekedi plans to go to Nkamba, the holy place of the Kimbanguist Church, thus marking an important rapprochement between the power in Kinshasa and this influential church. This visit, scheduled for October 12, 2023, will include two ceremonies: one in tribute to Simon Kimbangu, emblematic figure of the church, and another to celebrate the birth of Papa Simon Kimbangu Kiangani, spiritual leader and legal representative of the Kimbanguiste Church . This visit demonstrates the president’s desire to strengthen ties with this religious community and promote peaceful coexistence between different beliefs.

Ne Muanda Nsemi, founder of the Bundu Dia Kongo movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has died at the age of 77. This controversial politician marked the history of the country thanks to his vision promoting African authenticity and its ancestral traditions. Despite his confrontations with the authorities and his electoral setbacks, Ne Muanda Nsemi leaves behind an important spiritual legacy. His death marks the end of an era marked by his deep convictions and his passionate political involvement.

The province of Maniema, in the DRC, faces a precarious security situation with clashes between factions of the Malaïka Militia. The Provincial Assembly of Maniema expressed its concerns and strongly condemned this violence, calling for peace to be prioritized. The clashes caused the massive displacement of the population, requiring immediate government intervention to ensure security and reconciliation in the region, in view of the upcoming elections.

This article extract highlights the easing of the state of siege in Ituri, a province plagued by violence from armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The author highlights the call of Moise Alyegera, a political executive, to armed groups to lay down their weapons and participate in the disarmament and demobilization program. However, it is important to remain vigilant and ensure that armed groups are truly disarmed to ensure lasting peace in the region.

In this article, we discover that the renovation work on the Mabanga Center in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo is about to be completed thanks to the initiative of the first lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi. After 7 months of work, the health center will offer brand new facilities to patients and healthcare staff, meeting the highest health standards. In addition, the center will be able to offer additional services such as ophthalmology and dentistry. This renovation will also contribute to the fight against sickle cell anemia, a genetic disease, by providing adequate care to patients. The first lady, through her foundation, also supports awareness and prevention of this disease. This initiative illustrates the authorities’ commitment to promoting health in Africa.

The Catholic University of Congo (UCC) celebrated the opening of its 2023-2024 academic year with a solemn and inspiring ceremony. The day began with an opening mass followed by an academic session led by the rector of UCC, Father Léonard Santedi. In his speech, the Rector highlighted the importance of innovation and excellence at UCC. He encouraged students to engage and persevere in their learning. The academic year was officially opened by Father Noël Mpungu, representative of CENCO. The inaugural conference addressed the theme “Understanding Ubuntu to build a better humanity”. This ceremony marks the start of an exceptional year of learning and training at UCC.

The article reports the opening of the 2023-2024 academic year at the Catholic University of Congo (UCC). The event brought together many academic and political figures, testifying to the importance of this institution. The day began with an opening mass, followed by an academic session chaired by the Rector of UCC. The university’s student inventors were honored, with awards for their outstanding achievements. The rector shared the vision of UCC, emphasizing dynamism, innovation and discipline to produce competent students. Ubuntu, the African concept of humanity, was addressed during the event, emphasizing the importance of brotherhood and reconciliation. An inaugural conference on the theme of Ubuntu closed the ceremony. The article highlights UCC’s academic excellence and bold vision for the future.

Sicomines SA recently donated school equipment to the Gombe technical high school in Kinshasa, as part of its commitment to the education of young girls. This donation is crucial to improving the quality of training for girls in this establishment. Thanks to quality professional training, these young girls will be able to acquire the necessary skills to enable them to take charge of their lives and become financially independent. Father Romain Nyanga welcomed this initiative and hopes that other companies will follow this example to support the education of young girls. Sicomines SA, a Congolese company with Congolese and Chinese shareholders, is actively engaged in supporting social initiatives, particularly in the field of education. This donation is excellent news for the young girls of the Gombe technical high school and underlines the importance of the education of young girls for their personal development and for the future of society.