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The national deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba questioned the Ministry of Agriculture on the shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He wondered about the measures taken to avoid this situation and asked for statistics on corn consumption and production needs. The MP stresses the importance of agriculture for the development of a country and calls for the development of local agriculture in the DRC to deal with the problems of food insecurity.
The national deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba asked an oral question to the Ministry of Agriculture concerning the shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He asks for statistics on maize production and consumption needs in the region and wants to know the measures taken to address them. The MP also questions why maize import deals with Zambia and South Africa are being favored over local farming in maize growing areas.
On May 14, 2023, the Roads Office (OR) announced the end of construction work on the Mulowe bridge which connects the provinces of Maniema and Lomami. The central government has invested a lot in the construction of this bridge in order to improve the road infrastructures of the neighboring provinces and to facilitate their connections. However, despite this good news, the situation in the DRC remains tense with a deadly militia attack in the west of the country and an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Some good initiatives have nevertheless been launched, such as the awareness campaign on sexual and reproductive health among displaced women in Bulengo.
The territory of Kalehe in the province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a disaster area following the floods which caused the death of 438 people. The Prime Minister took this decision to provide greater support to the affected populations and to consider a new strategy for artisanal mining, forest preservation and the development of living spaces. He also called on the ministers concerned to work together to mitigate and mitigate the effects of climate change through prevention. The DRC is shaken by multiple events and our blog will allow you to stay informed.
The province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now under curfew due to a worrying security situation. Military reinforcements were sent to restore public order. At the same time, road safety, the humanitarian crisis and the safety of the inhabitants of the Babila Babombi chiefdom are issues that require urgent attention. The President of the DRC is inspired by the model of Botswana to strengthen internal security and improve the diamond industry. The article underlines the importance of following the complex and varied news of the DRC to better understand the issues of this region.
This article relates two traffic accidents that took place recently in Kongo-Central, one having caused the death of a conveyor and the serious injury of a passenger, and the other having resulted in three serious injuries, including two finalists of the state exam. The main cause of these accidents is speeding, a persistent problem in the region. The authorities are calling for increased driver awareness to avoid these tragedies on the road.
In the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, five people were killed in an attack led by militiamen from the Yaka community. The communal conflict with the Teke has caused the death of more than 300 people since June 2022. Clashes continue in the provinces of Kwango and Kinshasa, resulting in a humanitarian crisis. The international community is called upon to act to put an end to the violence.
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo launched a new spade against the regime in place during a pastoral visit to the diocese of Popokabaka in the DRC. He called for an end to political violence and warned of the difficulties experienced by local populations. The DRC renews its confidence in the Community of East African States for economic development and regional security, despite Rwandan aggression. The humanitarian crisis in the DRC requires urgent mobilization to meet the growing needs of displaced populations. Michela Wrong’s book reveals the alleged involvement of Rwanda’s intelligence services in the assassination of Patrick Karegeya, in exile in South Africa.
Kinshasa’s police chief banned a meeting of the presidential party on the pretext of growing insecurity in the east of the city. This decision provoked protests from the opposition who cried out about the violation of the freedom to demonstrate. The general warned that any gathering of more than 20 people would be dispersed. This worrying situation underlines the importance of strengthening security measures to protect the population and the fundamental rights of citizens.
The NGO IPAS led a campaign to provide sexual and reproductive health care to displaced women in Bulengo, in the Goma region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This initiative has enabled displaced women to understand the importance of family planning and contraceptives for their health, and to benefit from hygiene and dignity kits to guarantee their well-being. The campaign was a success, with more than 2,000 people treated, and helped popularize the Maputo Protocol and provide quality health care in accordance with national laws.