Central Africa

For the financial year 2021, the government intends to intensify the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds while promoting the tax culture in order to replenish the treasury and finance public policy. DRC: Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba talks about the 2021 budget Pascal Mulegwa .

The list of candidates for the presidential election in Niger is now known. The Constitutional Court validated 30 cases out of the 41 submitted. No woman is among the candidates. The main opponent Hama Amadou is disqualified due to his criminal record and his conviction in 2017. The opposition leader was dismissed, his party Moden Fa Lumana is "a priori" not in these elections because he has no…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Abdallah Bilenge, Director General of the Airways Authority (RVA), was arrested on 10 November. He has since been held in Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa. He is accused of embezzling tens of millions of dollars. This money should be paid specifically to certain socio-professional services such as the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), according to legal…

In the Central African Republic, President Touadera inaugurated the buildings and, in particular, the courtroom of the Special Criminal Court on Friday 13 November. This hybrid court consisting of Central African and foreign magistrates must try serious crimes committed since 2003 according to recommendations from Bangui Forum 2015. CPS came into operation in October 2018. Ten cases have already been the…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, tensions are being felt within the ruling coalition at all levels. In connection with the beginning of the review of the report, prepared by the Minister of Finance's services from the coalition for Kabila, deputies pointed to the Presidency's budget overruns. Since then, a spokesman, an adviser and even members of the UDPS have multiplied the explanations to justify expenditure almost seven times larger than budget forecasts, or 329 billion Congolese francs. For the presidential camp,…

In the morning, I said this: the agreement between the FCC and Cach is not a refuge to protect all perpetrators of crime in our country. I mentioned the case of Fidèle Bazana , by Floribert Chebeya , by Thérèse Kapangala , by Rossy Mukendi and Maluku mass grave . This is encouragement to hate. This is the population's tension for violence. As for the Minister of Finance, ten days ago, he had to jointly sign an order with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And the Prime Minister had already…

This is a measure that responds to the resolutions of the Second Inclusive National Forum, which was opposed by part of the opposition. Among the changes to the constitution is the creation of a vice-presidency in particular. On Thursday, the Council of Ministers clarified the role of the future Vice-President and the reactions did not last long.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consultations initiated by President Félix Tshisekedi are also an opportunity for delegations representing provinces to address their issues. For ten days we have seen delegations from the Grand Équateur, Province Orientale and North Kivu. On Thursday, there were places for Grand Katanga and Grand Kasai.…

In the midst of a crisis between Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, over the control of strategic institutions, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) is breaking its silence. During a press conference on Thursday, November 12, in Kinshasa, they gave their support to the institutions while warning politicians and those calling for the army's revolt. A press…

The coalition of former President Joseph Kabila has just met in Kinshasa. And while current president Felix Tshisekedi has been consulting since the beginning of last week to try to find a new majority, the FCC says it is ready to continue the dialogue and power-sharing agreement, but only for certain conditions. as reported…