Senator Francine Muyumba called for the departure of the regional force of the member states of the East African Community (EAC) before the deployment of that of the SADC to avoid any overlap in the DRC. The SADC has approved the deployment of its soldiers in the coming days. In the DRC, unpunished illicit enrichment remains a major obstacle to development and political stability remains fragile. However, initiatives are being taken to improve governance, public finances and the fight against mafia networks. Consult our blog regularly to stay informed of current events in the DRC.

In an interview with “JMK Today” on Télé 50, the Minister of Finance of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nicolas Kazadi, declared that the war suffered for 30 years by the DRC has been mainly economic. Some Congolese occupying important positions within the administration have dubious national allegiances, while presidential candidates have shares in counters located in Kigali which are supplied by smuggling. The fight against illicit enrichment remains a major obstacle to Africa’s development. The political situation remains tense, with deadly clashes between communities and political tensions, but the country is moving towards a better future with the dismantling of a network of gold traffickers and a major renovation of university sites.

Unpunished illicit enrichment represents a major obstacle to the development of Africa, warns Jules Alingete, Congolese policeman of public finances. He denounces the practice of lying, deception and betrayal in African politics, as well as the primacy of mediocrity over excellence. Despite the resistance of some politicians, the majority continue to perpetuate these degrading practices, endangering the population they claim to serve. The DRC is building an arsenal to fight against corruption and prevent any embezzlement of public funds. Jules Alingete represents an inspiring icon in this fight and the mobilization against impunity granted to embezzlement must continue for the economic well-being of Africa.

The article addresses the concern of mafia networks about the effectiveness of Jean-Pierre Bemba, the new Minister of Defense in the DRC, to restore security in the troubled regions. False rumors have also been relayed on social networks to sow discord between him and Felix Tshisekedi, president of the Sacred Union. Bemba is committed to respecting past agreements and his sole objective is to help Tshisekedi restore peace and discipline in the DRC. The two men work together for a better future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.