The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, visited the Jwaneng surface mine in Botswana to learn about diamond production and marketing. The Botswana model, which allows this country to be the world’s leading diamond producer, has won over the Congolese president, who wishes to duplicate it in the DRC. This visit is part of a major reorganization of the diamond industry in the DRC, with a view to reviving the country’s economy.

This article highlights the cry of alarm launched by Bruno Lemarquis, deputy special representative of the UN secretary general, for a great mobilization in favor of the populations who suffer in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the grip of to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. The dramatic situation in the province of North Kivu, particularly in the territories of Rutshuru, Nyiragongo, Masisi and Lubero is prompting an exponential increase in the need for resources to respond to humanitarian crises, in particular violence, armed conflicts, food insecurity and diseases. Bruno Lemarquis insists on the need to exert pressure on donors at the international level to support this great mobilization since the humanitarian response in the DRC is only 50% funded.

The book “Rwanda, Assassin Without Borders” by Michela Wrong was presented during a book signing at the University of Kinshasa by the Student Coordination and the University’s Legal Café. The author denounces the abuse of power of the Kagame regime in Rwanda as well as its expansionist policy in the Great Lakes region. Michela Wrong also criticized the support given by Western countries despite the numerous damning reports on the situation in the country. This presentation allowed students to learn about the situation and the geopolitical issues of the Great Lakes region.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, made his first official visit to Botswana to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and attract Botswanan investors to the DRC. He highlighted the natural resources of the DRC, but underlined the need to process the raw material on site to maximize added value, particularly in the mining sector. He also mentioned the Inga project, which would allow energy to be transported to southern Africa, as well as the legal stability of business relations in the DRC. The visit was considered a success, opening up new investment opportunities for both countries.

This article discusses the recent arrest of 22 suspected bandits – including three women – in the town of Beni, located in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Although a state of siege is in effect in the region, the resurgence of insecurity in the region highlights the need for more coordinated and effective action to protect the Congolese. The DRC is facing major challenges in terms of security and stability, in particular with the resurgence of attacks by the Democratic and Allied Forces (ADF) in the Beni region.

North Kivu, a province in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is experiencing an upsurge in insecurity due to ADF attacks on villages located in the south of the province. The NGOs are calling for an intensification of army patrols to reinforce the vigilance of the population and guarantee the safety of the inhabitants. The presence of ADF rebels in the surrounding forests makes the situation even more complex.

Congolese opposition political leaders have postponed their protest march to demand elections within the constitutional deadline from the government in place. This march is now scheduled for May 20 following the Kinshasa provincial government’s dismissal of the protest. The political leaders have called on the population to resist and exercise citizen vigilance to bring about the success of the Congolese people’s struggle for the rule of law. This decision is controversial, as some perceive it as a lack of determination on the part of the Congolese opposition.