The New Congolese Civil Society (NSCC) has warned of insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reporting that 14 civilians have been abducted by Ugandan rebels from the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF), 5 of whom are believed to have lost their lives. Local authorities are called upon to strengthen security while the international community must support the peace efforts of the Congolese government. In this context, President Félix Tshisekedi recently visited Botswana to reassure his compatriots about peace in eastern DRC and a military cooperation agreement with Indonesia was signed. Despite the challenges facing the DRC, it continues its struggle for peace and security for its inhabitants.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has promised to impose peace in the east of the country thanks to the defense system under construction. He also criticized the inaction of the EAC regional force and stressed the importance of local processing of natural resources to create wealth and jobs. Félix Tshisekedi inaugurated the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Botswana and reaffirmed the importance of cooperation between African countries.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia signed a letter of intent in Jakarta for the promotion and development of defense cooperation activities. This cooperation will notably allow exchanges of civil servants and experts in the field, cooperation in education and training and the development of the defense industry. This strategic advance will also allow the DRC to strengthen its defense capacity and protect its sovereignty. This cooperation can also be an opportunity for the DRC to diversify its partnerships with major global players in the defense industry.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in tension with the East African Community regional force due to differences over the mandate and mission of the regional force deployed in the east of the country. However, this tension does not call into question the membership of the DRC in this sub-regional organization. The benefits that the DRC can derive from its membership include the enlargement of the market combined with the admission of French as an official language, which will offer new economic prospects. The DRC also appealed to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to settle security issues in the east of the country, but also gave a second chance to the regional force of the Southern African Community. the east to play an important role in countering the activism of local and foreign armed groups as well as terrorists in the east. The DRC also faces other challenges including deadly floods, increasing sexual violence, a corn flour crisis and economic stimulus, but the Congolese government is actively working to address these.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has renewed its confidence in the Community of East African States (EAC) to facilitate cross-border trade and the free movement of goods and people. The accession of the DRC to the EAC was announced by the Congolese Head of State, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. However, the country is facing aggression from Rwanda currently. The Congolese President is optimistic about the commitment of the Congolese Armed Forces and the SADC Military Force to end this crisis.

The article highlights the complex challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including the health crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, violence and floods. Despite the complexity of the problems, governmental and humanitarian measures have been put in place to respond to them. The UN has allocated three million dollars to help the victims of Kalehe in the province of South Kivu. The NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) evacuated 41 seriously injured people by boat to an appropriate care centre. The government has drawn up an emergency plan to deal with the maize flour crisis. In addition, 6 appropriations ratification bills were passed to boost the economic and social development of the country. Despite the persistent challenges, these initiatives offer hope for a long-term improvement in the situation in the DRC.

The EAC regional force in the DRC is 60% funded by the DRC and to the tune of one million dollars by Angola, one million euros by Senegal and one million dollars by the Kenya. Accusations made by Jeff Nyagah of the government’s lack of support for administrative costs were denied and was replaced by Major General Alphaxard Kiugu. Although the presence of this regional force has been criticized, it is still present in the DRC until June. Regional cooperation is important to resolve the crises that persist in the DRC.

The CENCO-ECC Electoral Observation Mission expressed its opposition to the approach of the Independent National Electoral Commission concerning the call for tenders for the recruitment of its international and national auditors for the electoral register, fearing that the authors chosen would be not independent. Despite everything, the CENI has included the external audit of the electoral register in the electoral calendar and in the Strategic and Operational Plan 2022-2026, which enshrines the principle of transparency at each stage of the electoral process. The Congolese government has not given up on the challenges and has passed six bills to boost the country’s economic and social development, despite flooding, rising sexual violence and the ongoing health crisis. The emblematic figure of Congolese showbiz, Samy Mikobi, has passed away, leaving behind him an empty place in Congolese art. Finally, agents dismissed from the Presidency of the Republic contest their departure while the crisis in the DRC continues.

The Presidents of the Republics of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo recently met to discuss various topics such as the humanitarian situation, regional cooperation, the evolution of the security situation in eastern DRC as well as the challenges internal ones such as the deadly floods and the corn flour crisis. However, the Congolese government has passed six credit ratification bills to stimulate the country’s economic and social development. At the same time, the Economic Community of Central African States has appointed Félix Tshisekedi as facilitator designated by the region for the Chadian crisis.