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irregularities observed in agents’ salaries

One hundred orders had been issued by the Ministry of Public Services between 2018 and 2019. They would enable the integration of almost 800,000 civil servants who had never been registered and paid, the so-called new units. But so far, only one-tenth of these appointments have been declared compatible and certified by the management of the digital database, which seeks to create a reference file for…

Félix Tshisekedi solutions Béni and

Within the Democratic Republic of Congo, college students have spent the night time within the courtyard of Beni Metropolis Corridor for six days demanding a return to order and safety. Faculty kids demand extra safety within the area and particularly the departure from MONUSCO, the UN mission, which they think about to be…

visitors is slowly resuming between Beni and

After nearly two months of closure, visitors is modestly resumed between town of Beni and Kasindi, on the Ugandan border. Merchants and truck drivers had determined to not take this part anymore after the a number of circumstances of armed assaults attributed to ADF fighters. The military broadcasts that they've taken new measures to make this street, which is essential for the area's economic system,…

“The grave was already prepared by the man from

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a third member of the police command testified who killed the two human rights defenders Floribert Chebeya and Fidèle Bazana. Eric Kibumbe Banza, known as Saddam, admits to being involved in the assassination of the assistant and driver of the founder of Voice of the Voiceless and points to the responsibility of General Djadjidja in the plot. Fidèle Bazana's body has never been found. Testimony. RFI: Kibumbe Banza Eric, you are one of the Congolese police cited in the murder of two…

public administration reform under debate

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the reform of public administration is one of the major issues facing the new government of the Holy Union. President Félix Tshisekedi has decided to dedicate a Deputy Prime Minister to this thorny subject. For more than thirty years, reforms have been initiated, controls carried out in an attempt to rationalize resources. In the last two days, at the Catholic University of the Congo, former officials and researchers have been discussing this issue. The observation is the same…

The Holy Union received more votes than expected

The inauguration of the first government of the Holy Union took place on Monday, April 26th. Full box and even more for the new Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, 410 deputies voted in favor, out of 412 present. These are more deputies than the new majority claimed. By the time the new majority was identified, there were 391 deputies, making it already the largest coalition Congo has ever known. We find within that presidential coalition, of course, the UDPS, the UNC, but also the former FCC of Joseph Kabila. and…

end of teachers’ strike in Butembo but

The protests against insecurity in the cities of the eastern DRC continue to make headlines. If activities in some cities like Butembo, Oicha and Kasindi start to pick up little by little, after three weeks of tension, this is not the case everywhere. This situation affects the school calendar and worries more and more parents and teachers.…

Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde

Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the primary authorities of the Holy Union was invested on Monday, April twenty sixth. 410 deputies voted in favor of the 412 deputies current. This governing coalition is the biggest within the nation. Earlier right now, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde introduced a three-year motion program. Estimated price: $ 36 billion.…

Butembo is idling after strikes

For a number of weeks, cities within the jap DRC have been shaken by demonstrations in opposition to armed violence. Beni, Kasindi and Butembo are probably the most affected. Along with the demonstrations, since April 5, actions have slowed down. The most important shops are struggling to open. This is very the case in Butembo, the biggest purchasing mall within the area.…