“The United Nations Secretary-General calls for strengthened inter-African cooperation to resolve the crisis in the DRC and the Great Lakes region”

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called at the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement summit on peace, security and cooperation in the DRC and the Great Lakes region, to strengthen cooperation to help establish peace and security in this region. Despite the progress made, the various armed groups continue to cause suffering to the Congolese population. The mobilization of the entire international community is therefore necessary, according to Mr. Guterres, and the United Nations must support African initiatives to solve the problems of the region. The Secretary-General encourages the withdrawal of M23 and the cantonment of armed groups to solve the security problem.

Effectively manage the wage bill to improve governance and public finances in the DRC

The article presents the importance of payroll management in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Minister of Budget stressed that the remuneration of public administration officials is a crucial tool for evaluating the performance of governance and public finance policies. The Congolese government has mandated the firm ASSYST and the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) to carry out investigations aimed at combating fraud and rationalizing the payroll. The government is striving to speed up the constitution of the public administration reference file by completing the biometric identification of its employees and continuing the process of retirement under way. The rationalization of the workforce and the remuneration of public administration employees in the DRC are key measures that will help improve public finances and fight against the abuses inherited from the past.

“Health situation in the DRC: cholera and measles on the rise, Covid-19 remains stable”

The health situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying due to the presence of several epidemics, in particular cholera and measles. The Ministry of Public Health calls for vaccination to minimize the impact of epidemics. The number of new Covid-19 cases is stable, but the Ministry of Health is advocating for the lifting of restriction measures due to the positive development of the global situation. The Council of Ministers also discusses other topics such as the victory of HC Lupopo and the fight against gold trafficking.

“DRC: A major renovation of university sites and a new approach to professional education announced at the Council of Ministers”

The Council of Ministers in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced the forthcoming completion of the construction and rehabilitation of various university sites, such as the University of Kinshasa, the National Pedagogical University and the National Institute of Buildings and Public Works. The cultural and artistic center for Central Africa will house the National Institute of Arts. The government has also proposed a new post-crisis approach to vocational training and trades. The Prime Minister wished good luck to the finalists of the State examinations. These educational measures give reason to hope that the country’s education system will quickly recover.

“Dismantling of a network of gold traffickers in the DRC: the fight against the scourge continues”

In this article, it is about the fight against gold trafficking in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Tshisekedi welcomed the recent operation to dismantle a network of gold traffickers in the province of South Kivu, which led to the seizure of large quantities of gold and silver in different foreign currencies. This fight against gold trafficking is a priority for the Congolese government, which is working with the Ministers of Justice and Finance, the National Financial Intelligence Unit, the General Inspectorate of Finance and the National Commission for the Fight Against Fraud. Mining to join their skills. A communication campaign on the risks incurred by those who engage in this betrayal of the Nation is also planned. Gold trafficking fuels armed groups and insecurity in the east of the country, local authorities are working with the population to improve road accessibility and sustainable development in this region. SADC has also sent forces to restore peace in the region.

“Report of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior: deadly clashes between communities and political tensions in the DRC.”

The report by Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior, Security and Customary Affairs Peter Kazadi, presented during the Council of Ministers on May 5, shows clashes between the Mbole and Lengola communities in the province of Tshopo, with losses in lives, injuries and displaced persons in the city of Kisangani. Political leaders are called upon to educate their activists so that political parties do not become spaces for baseless confrontations. The situation remains worrying in the DRC.

“Floods in South Kivu: Outrage and call for action in the DRC”

South Kivu in the DRC suffered severe flooding which engulfed the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. More than 400 people have lost their lives and prominent figures across the country have issued a call to action, calling for a dignified funeral and burial. Local authorities work with the population to improve road accessibility and sustainable development to prevent and manage the risks of natural disasters. Volunteer relief workers have been mobilized and SADC is sending forces to restore peace in eastern DRC. Faced with these challenges, the DRC must act quickly to meet the needs of its populations.

“Deadly floods in South Kivu: given the urgency of the situation, public action for prevention is essential”

Sud-Kivu was hit by deadly floods that left more than 400 dead and several thousand missing. Local authorities and humanitarian organizations are hard at work providing disaster relief and preventing further disasters. A public risk prevention and management policy must be put in place and citizen mobilization is also important to fight against the consequences of natural disasters. Solidarity and mutual aid from all are essential to support the South Kivu region.

SADC sends forces to restore peace in eastern DRC

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced at a summit in Windhoek, Namibia, that it will send forces to restore peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ) in collaboration with the forces already present on the spot of the East African Community (EAC). As the humanitarian situation has deteriorated due to the resurgence of M23 and other armed groups, this SADC decision represents a step forward in harmonizing actions to establish peace and security in the region.

“Rubens Mikendo announces a revolutionary electrification project for the Walikale Territory”

The Honorary Minister of Hydrocarbons Rubens Mikendo launched the “Nduma kasha” project, in the Walikale region in the province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in order to supply approximately 250 households and also the main axes electricity roads. The project is the result of a collaboration between Go-Shop, Anser and a Congolese partner. Installation costs will be modulated according to household income, and local labor will be recruited. As the DRC is faced with the impossibility of importing electromechanical generators due to trade embargoes due to pollution and the excessive emission of greenhouse gases, renewable energy projects, i.e. similar to this, are increasingly favored to improve access to electricity.