The security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains worrying, with the detention of 14 civilians by Ugandan rebels ADF, who attacked localities in Mambasa at the beginning of May, causing the death of five civilians. The New Congolese Civil Society urged the army to step up patrols and called on the population to be vigilant, stressing that the rebels are still active in the surrounding forests. Despite the efforts of the authorities, the situation remains unstable, so silent and rapid cooperation is necessary to end the insecurity in the east of the country.
This article deals with the collective dismissal of agents of the Communication Department of the Presidency of the Republic. The motives given are unclear, the real reasons unknown and the management of the job suspect. The dismissed agents expressed their injustice in the face of this brutal decision, which is difficult to justify. Any dismissal must obey certain rules of propriety, especially when it comes to a political institution such as the Presidency of the Republic.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia have signed a letter of intent on military cooperation between the two countries. This cooperation concerns defence, education, training and the defense industry. The collaboration could allow the DRC to acquire advanced technologies to modernize its army and contribute to the reform of the Congolese defense sector. Nevertheless, this cooperation raises questions about human rights and the responsibility of companies abroad.
Samy Mikobi, called Le Stratège, is an influential personality in the Congolese artistic world. He had an innate talent for forming useful relationships and had a rich network of relationships. He was appreciated for his ability to adapt quickly and evolve in all environments. He had close relationships with Papa Wemba and Samy Badibanga and had worked for the Belgian electricity company ACEC and Socodam. He was known as a helpful and generous man. His death was announced on May 11, leaving all who knew him to mourn.
This article is about the difficult relationship between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the regional force of the East African Community (EAC). The presence of this peacekeeping force in eastern DRC is intended to promote cross-border trade and movement between member countries of the community, but has failed to stem the activism of armed groups and terrorists present in the region. President Tshisekedi obtained the deployment of the SADC military force in eastern DRC to replace the EAC force. However, he remains optimistic about the possibility of fruitful collaboration with the EAC to improve economic exchanges and security in the region.
This article sheds light on the “Anhui/Congo Mining Investment Company” affair which implicated some crooked and selfish Congolese who deprived the country of its mineral wealth. The former governor of Kasaï-Oriental, Ngoyi Kasanji, is one of the key players in this affair and has seen his monopolies on the diamond market crumble following the decision of President Tshisekedi to create Tenders for the free sale of diamonds. . The president’s decision aims to allow the country to benefit from its mineral wealth for the benefit of the entire Congolese population.
This article reports the announcement of the definitive closure of voter identification and registration operations by the CENI in the Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the difficulties encountered such as the 31 deaths recorded during the operations. The causes of these deaths are varied, but some have been linked to security at voter registration centers. However, the CENI managed to complete this task in just 122 days, and it is important to ensure the safety of Congolese who are actively participating in the elections.
The article talks about the death of Samy Mikobi, alias “the Strategist”, an influential and well-known figure in the Congolese art scene. He was a public man and friend of musicians, who had a great facility to evolve in influential circles and to play his relations. His professional life was marked by great feats of arms, and he was highly appreciated by his many friends and relatives. His early death left a great void in the hearts of those who knew him.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been hit by deadly floods in South Kivu province, killing nearly 450 people. The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General has allocated 3 million dollars to strengthen humanitarian operations in the region, in particular for access to drinking water, health and shelter. NGOs, such as Médecins Sans Frontières, have also evacuated seriously injured people for proper medical treatment. Massive deforestation in the DRC has been singled out as a contributing factor to the recurrence of these natural disasters.
The village of Batshongo in the province of Kwango in the DRC was attacked by the Mobondo militia, killing at least five people, including a colonel and two soldiers. The attackers beheaded several people and a policeman and two civilians were also killed. Local authorities claimed that the group responsible had dug in for another attack. There is an urgent need to find lasting solutions to protect local populations and restore peace in the region. It is the second village in Kwango affected by violence in a few months.