Tag: DRC
DRC: in Goma, the M23 war has a heavy socio-economic impact
The M23 war in the DRC is undermining the shopping basket of Goma, in North Kivu. While Kinshasa continues to accuse Kigali of supporting this rebellion, several inhabitants of Goma…
Legislative in the DRC: 23,653 candidates were selected, including 17% women
Sixty-six political parties and groups have been provisionally selected for the legislative elections scheduled for 20th December next. The Independent National Electoral Commission (Céni) released the long-awaited provisional list of…
DRC: President Tshisekedi’s party excludes four members four months from general elections
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), the formation of the country’s President Félix Tshisekedi, has expelled four of its members. The…
DRC: 13,000 police officers recruited to fight against insecurity
The DRC government has decided to recruit at least 13,000 additional agents to strengthen the national police, but also civil protection. Peter Kazadi, Deputy Prime Minister for the Interior, Security…
DRC: the trial of François Beya, the “Mr. Security” of Tshisekedi, resumed in Kinshasa
In the DRC, this month of August is particularly marked by the resumption of several trials. After Fortunat Biselele, former presidential private adviser and Jean-Marc Kabund, former leader of the…
DRC: Lamuka coalition calls for the lifting of the state of siege in North Kivu and Ituri
After the ninth Francophonie Games held from July 28 to August 6 in Kinshasa, the Congolese opposition is ending its truce. Dozens of civilians were killed in the two provinces…
DRC: the political class draws a positive assessment of the Games of La Francophonie 2023
After nine days of sporting and cultural competitions in Kinshasa, the end clap sounded on Sunday August 6, in a festive atmosphere, of the ninth Games of La Francophonie. After…
DRC: former adviser to President Tshisekedi, Fortunat Biselele, released on bail
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fortunat Biselele, imprisoned since January for in particular “treason, undermining the external security of the State and spreading false rumors”, was released from…
DRC: authorities want to strengthen control of NGOs
The Congolese authorities want to control the international humanitarian organizations operating in the country, one of the regions with a high concentration of humanitarian activities in the world. Officials suspect…
DRC: Congolese activist Julienne Lusenge winner of the 2023 UN Human Rights Prize
On July 20, the United Nations General Assembly awarded the 2023 United Nations Human Rights Prize to six winners, including the Congolese: Julienne Lusenge. The president of the association Solidarity…