The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has decided to deploy a force to stabilize the eastern area of ​​the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups, such as the Rwandan-backed M23, are active. source of growing insecurity. The mandate of this force is offensive and aims to work for the return of peace in the region. The Congolese authorities will have to coordinate actions to ensure an effective intervention and eradicate all armed groups so that peace can be established lastingly. Civilian populations could be collateral victims of military operations.

Police have arrested the head of a savings and credit cooperative accused of embezzling money from more than 1,000 people in the town of Bandundu. The suspect had fled in March with the savers’ money but was arrested in Kenge. This arrest highlights the need to better regulate the practices of savings and credit cooperatives to protect savers and prevent misappropriation in the future.

Deputy Daniel-Israel Mbau has tabled a bill aimed at modifying the family code in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This proposal aims to set the maximum amount of the dowry at 500 dollars, to index the wedding fees and to consolidate the protection of the estate and the transgenerational heritage. It was welcomed by MEPs and referred to the Political Committee for further consideration. The DRC faces many other challenges, but this bill is a positive example of the government’s involvement in improving legislation for the benefit of DRC citizens.

This blog post discusses recent flooding in South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which killed 401 people. The Congolese government has taken steps to manage this humanitarian crisis, mobilizing the provincial health division and the local Red Cross to deal with the emergency, as well as providing food, non-food items and medications. A day of national mourning has been declared. The article also highlights the socio-economic challenges facing the DRC, such as security, the maize crisis, but also positive developments, such as new measures to protect the rights of spouses and the organization of events sporting and cultural.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has decided to send troops to eastern DRC to help restore peace and security. This decision comes in a context of persistent violence in this region, where armed groups continue to attack civilians. At the same time, the DRC faces other socio-economic challenges such as mining fraud and challenges faced by students. However, positive initiatives have also been launched to address some of the socio-economic challenges in the DRC.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has lost more than a billion dollars in tax and para-fiscal revenue in three years due to mining fraud, including cobalt. Mines Minister Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi called for the revitalization of the National Commission against Mining Fraud and highlighted the links between mining fraud and armed groups acting on behalf of neighboring countries. The fight against mining fraud is one of the government’s priorities for the construction of public infrastructure such as hospitals, schools and roads.

The out-of-session tests for the 2022-2023 state exam have started in the DRC, attracting the attention of candidates, educators and civil servants. In the educational province of Kongo central 2, more than 17,795 candidates participated in the essay tests. The provincial director of the EPST urged the finalists to approach them with discipline and conviction. However, education in the DRC faces major challenges, including limited access to education for girls, limited infrastructure and the quality of teachers. Measures are needed to address these challenges and improve educational opportunities for Congolese students.

The town of Kindu, capital of the province of Maniema in the DRC, has been under a curfew since violence broke out in the region last Sunday. The authorities imposed a curfew in the city due to the presence of an insurgent movement. Tension is high in Kindu, where demonstrators set fire to the provincial headquarters of the UDPS. The DRC faces many security and socio-economic challenges, particularly in the east of the country, but promising initiatives have been put in place to overcome them.

Namibia called for closer coordination between regional organizations to support the government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to deal with the challenges in eastern DRC, where local and foreign armed groups are assets. SADC countries have offered assistance to help the DRC stabilize its eastern part, but regional diplomatic initiatives have stalled. It is essential to commit to inclusive education, where girls who are victims of social constraints are also taken into account.