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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, while arms continue to speak on the high and medium-sized plateaus of Fizi, Uvira and Mwenga in the province of South Kivu, a dialogue began on Monday, March 29, in Kinshasa between the conflict communities, Babembe, Babuyi, Bafuliru, Banyamulenge, Banyindu, Barundi and Bavira. This work, which was hosted by the head of President Felix Tshisekedi's civilian house, is led by the central government in collaboration with NGO Interpeace, which specializes in conflict resolution. Several…

One week ago, residents of the Annex Municipality of Lubumbashi in the DRC mining company Katanga, Somika, accused of environmental pollution on our antennas. The people in the area believe that their health is endangered by the company's mining activities. Somika responds: "The accusations of the population are unfounded because everything is being done to significantly reduce the effects of…

Following the announcement of Congolese justice on Thursday, on the launch of an investigation into General John Numbi, the former police chief suspected of sponsoring this double murder of Floribert Chebeya and Fidèle Bazana from the NGO's voiceless voice in 2010, legal proceedings are back to normal. development. This is stated by the magistrates at the Kinshasa Military Prosecutor's Office. as reported from Kinshasa, Kamanda wa Kamanda Muzembe General John Numbi was invited to appear on March 17, but he…

After the Catholic bishops, the Protestants raise their voices against any postponement of the 2023 election. The Church of Christ of the Congo (ECC), the second largest religious denomination in the country, was unveiled on Saturday, March 27 in Kinshasa, its roadmap in the presence of elected officials and civil society activists . For Protestants, it is a real race against time that must begin now to hold elections in time. as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal Mulegwa Time passes and the tone of the Protestant…

A three-day mourning was declared by Beni's civil society after the attack that killed 6 people on Wednesday, March 24, on Beni-Kasindi Road in North Kivu Province. It was aimed at vehicles transporting goods. Faced with growing uncertainty on this road, truck drivers have gone on strike and are calling for more protection. as reported from Kinshasa, Patient Ligodi The attack was not claimed but was attributed to Ugandan-born ADF insurgents. During the attack, which took place between 8am and 10am, two vehicles were…

"Election reforms: the ambiguity of religious denominations". This headline on the front page of Le Potentiel calls for the eight religious denominations officially recognized in the Democratic Republic of Congo and "which, according to this diary, are already active in the appointment of the future leader of the Independent National Electoral Commission". "They demanded in advance profound reforms of the entire electoral system, including a review of the management of the outgoing office," the newspaper added. Le…

According to the confessions of two fugitive police officers, who claim to have participated in the execution of human rights defenders, the remains of Fidèle Bazana Edady were buried in a concession west of Kinshasa, on the way to central Congo. as reported from Kinshasa, Kamanda wa KamandaAccording to the UN Joint Office for…

Almost two months after taking the helm of the African Union, Félix Tshisekedi begins the activities of his action plan. This year, the theme chosen by the Pan-African organization is "Art, culture and heritage: levers to build the Africa we want". In this context, a Pan-African literary prize was launched in the Congolese capital, a first of its kind.…

General John Numbi, a former inspector of the army and 80 other non-commissioned military officers currently living in the Katanga region, is called to join Kinshasa. This return to Kinshasa is indefinite. An investigation is currently underway against General John Numbi, the former head of the police force in the case of the murder of human rights defender Floribert Tshebeya.…

Gabon's team qualified for the next African Cup of Nations (CAN 2021) thanks to a 3-0 victory against DR Congo on March 25, 2021 in Franceville. A result that eliminates the Congolese. Leopards will not be able to catch up in the Group D position for the Gambians, who also beat Angola 1-0 on Thursday. Gambia plays its first CAN in Cameroon.…