Central Africa

An internal investigation by the Congolese central bank revealed more than a year ago embezzlement at its branch in Lubumbashi. Billions of Congolese francs would have been diverted there as they had to be destroyed or re-injected into the banking system. RFI was able to hear this file so far remained confidential. "I have nothing to do with these stories."…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, former President Joseph Kabila continues his consultations. He convened deputies and senators for Kingakati on October 29. The goal is to identify a strategy while his ally, Felix Tshisekedi, Congolese head of state, is looking for a new majority to create a "holy union" that can allow him to apply his decisions. The coalition of the former president, the FCC,…

45 political parties are now officially recognized in Congo-Brazzaville according to the list just released by the Home Office, which has excluded United for the Congo (UPC) party, led by opponent Paulin Makaya. A few months before the presidential election, the latter disputes this decision and shouts arbitrariness. The government is defending itself.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the scandal with the lists of fictitious doctors receiving salaries and a risk premium is spraying the Ministry of Public Health. The latter launched at the beginning of the week a solemn appeal to condemn those who wrongfully receive wages and risk premiums. Nearly 500 names have already been discovered and published in the capital, but the issue is still…

The Congolese capital hosted an international conference on Tuesday 27 October to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Brazzaville Manifesto, the act by which General Charles de Gaulle designated this city the capital of free France during World War II. At least four African heads of state who participated took the opportunity to call for more solidarity to fight terrorism shaking the continent.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Minister for Decentralization and former Vice-President Azarias Ruberwa again faced MPs on Tuesday 27 October. He was accused of using his influence to allow the creation of the municipality of Minembwe, where his community, Banyamulenge, is in the majority. He was questioned on a whole range of issues, from the legality of the procedure used to the boundaries of…

In Lubumbashi, cultural activities resumed for the public in early October following a six-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For some cultural centers, the period of health emergency was an opportunity to reconsider the organization of activities. The artists themselves waited impatiently to return to more or less normal, although respect for barrier movements remains mandatory during the performances. .

The start of the school year is still hypothetical two weeks after the official reopening of classes in the DRC. The striking teachers are demanding a regulation of their salaries and their status by the government. They suspended their mobilization without winning their case, but classes did not resume all. From our Kinshasa…

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Félix Tshisekedi crossed the Congo River on Monday 26 October to Brazzaville, where he will attend the 80th anniversary of the Brazzaville Manifesto, De Gaulle's call for resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II. He will use this stay to discuss bilateral issues and internal politics with his counterpart Denis Sassou Nguesso.…

The National Electricity Company justified the prolonged power outages by power outages at Inga hydropower dams in recent months. Repairs are underway, but while waiting in the neighborhoods, liquor is being heated. The impact on small businesses is huge. as reported from Kinshasa, Sonia Rolley"Here it is dark, there is no…