In November 2013, I wrote about the “Star” leading the State or Safehouse in the DRC. The idea came from the Bible’s story and the star that guided the “wise men” towards where Jesus was born. These men saw a “strange star” that meant the King was born.… Read the rest “Don’t blame those following the “star”: It leads to “State House” in DRC”
Today, Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda hosted a diplomatic luncheon for ambassadors and country representatives in Rwanda. As he addressed diplomats and other guests, President Kagame emphasized that Rwanda’s diplomatic community has expanded and that the expansion reflects the country’s vision towards global collaboration.… Read the rest “Rwanda’s Double “Diplomatic Blows”?”
The UN Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2023 mid-term report reduces the very complex causes of violence in the eastern part of the country to inter-communal violence. This widely disregards armed groups’ motivations to resort to violence.… Read the rest “DRC violence has many causes – the UN’s narrow focus on ethnicity won’t help end conflict”
Bien qu’étant voisin du Burundi, il serait hasardeux de croire que tous les Burundais maitrisent mieux les questions sécuritaires que connait l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). Toutefois, les Burundais vivant dans la région des Grands Lacs d’Afrique savent quand même ou ont suivi par diverses sources qu’au Sud-Kivu, il y a des groupes rebelles qui combattent le régime actuel au Burundi.… Read the rest ““East Africa Regional Force” en RDC : Quid de Forces de Défense Nationale du Burundi ?”
Since 1999, one of the largest UN peacekeeping missions around the world, Monusco operates in DRC. It regularly (quarterly) reports to the UN Security Council on the socio-political and security landscape of the DRC. Thus, MONUSCO reports determine (influence) in large how the UN (Security Council) defines its priorities and short-term actions (with a possible effect on long-term interventions).… Read the rest “2021 Monusco’s Reports: Factchecks and Shortfalls”
The Eastern Congo, specifically the South-Kivu Region has been going through recurring violent trajectories. The region of Minembwe-Bijombo, the homeland of Babembe, Banyamulenge, Bafuliro and Banyindu, is currently facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Since 2017 up to recently, Hundreds have died, more than 160 villages burnt down leaving 200,000 civilians without homes and shelter; schools and health facilities destroyed and Banyamulenge cattle estimated around 27,000-30000 have been looted by militias.… Read the rest “Not sure if ‘Circumcised’? Ask an Expert”
For decades if not centuries, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been characterized by cycles of violence. The eastern part of DRC, specifically the Kivus, has been the mostly conflict-prone affected regions. Since the post-independence period, Fizi Territoire located in South Kivu has seen Banyamulenge and Babembe ethnic communities violently clashing.… Read the rest “Fizi-Baraka the “Drowning Hell”: How 150 Children have been Missing since 1996?”
Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among African largest cities and heavily populated. Besides Lagos and Cairo, Kinshasa seems to be the third largest African city with roughly more than 12 million of inhabitants. The DRC latest population census took place in 1984 and since then, estimating its population relies on guessing.… Read the rest “Youth, Gender and “Bounded Rationality”: “Sex Workers” and ‘Ujana Phenomenon’ in Kinshasa”
I was shocked and saddened again last week when an announcement came in that one of my primary schoolmates was shot dead in his house within the neighborhood of my village. For unclear reasons, somewhat related to church’s leadership, “bad guys” decided to shot him dead in front of the wife and their 6 children.… Read the rest “Beyond the Sunday-School: How the “Bad/Good” Guys have Emerged?”
The public opinion, mostly political figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were attentively been watching the EU’s decision regarding sanctions that have announced few weeks ago. These sanctions have announced as a response to human rights abuses committed by individuals occupying key public positions.… Read the rest “DRC-US’s Relation Blinks for Sinking the Weaker?”
Samy Badibanga Ntita est le Premier Ministre qui a été nommé en remplacement de l’homme du Maniema, Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon. Sa nomination s’inscrit dans l’application de l’accord politique résultant des assises de la Cité de l’Union Africaine, sous la facilitation d’Edem Kodjo.… Read the rest “Samy Badibanga Ntita: Premier Ministre « Kinois-Kasaien » au Commande du Gouvernement « Confédéral’?”
My grandmother was sceptic on buying any narratives so long as she hasn’t yet touched it on her first hand. It was earlier 90s when she asked me how come so that eating a papaya or mango fruits could lead to malaria sickness?… Read the rest ““Patronizing” an Opinion Poll: Congo Research Group Warning/Targeting Voters or Candidates?”
Jeux de la Francophonie à Abidjan, édition 2017. Makorobondo Salukombo, originaire du Nord-Kivu décroche une médaille d’or. Une preuve que nous aurions pu devenir de grand talentueux du football, du Marathon, Athlétisme etc. Malheureusement, on nous apprend a manipuler les armes.… Read the rest “The Secret of Emerging out of a Refugee Process: Makorobondo Salukombo Athlete?”
For roughly two years ago, the socio-political context in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has currently been characterized by a tiresome debate around the November Presidential and Parliamentary elections. By failing to agree by themselves, the United Nations (through the African Union: AU) has decided to lend a helping hand to DRC in order to find a political agreement, easing tensions as well as finding ways for rerunning the process.… Read the rest “Radicals & the December Second Round: Reasons of Defying the Dialogue “Made in Kodjo”?”
Guns’ control is a hot and endless debate in the United States of America while Americans continue to suffer while violence leads to countless victims. The debate turns around reviewing the Second Amendment of the America’s Constitution while preserving people’s rights to keep and bear arms for their own protection.… Read the rest “Guns’ CONTROL/GUNS’ BAN or SS Reform: A “Non-Lieu” Debate?”
It wasn’t only miles away but it took also energy to have these clothes lightened/washed. My mind goes frequently back to my village as the latter constitutes a formal benchmark for my experience. In front of several events, it doesn’t take efforts to revive my memories of what have been happening in my village when I was young in that location paved in my heart.… Read the rest “Bleaching Politics vs Realpolitik: The Choice of Earlier Leaving or Missing the Boat?”
It has been for weeks that informed observers are contemplating DRC-“International Community” relations as likely heating due to clashes around the former electoral process. By the international community, the reader would understand the United Kingdom, France, European Union (Brussels) and the United States of America.… Read the rest “UK-DRC’s Overdose Sanctions: Did Danae Dholakia Consult Graham Zebedee?”
It’s been approximately 3 years since US officials brought electoral process as well as its stability of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the center of their concern. The US government, through its representatives (Secretary of State, Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region,…), has openly disagreed on any third term for the DRC’s incumbent President.… Read the rest “2016 Presidential Elections: Any Reason for USA– DRC Relations Slipping into Bilateral Altercation?”
It always takes a bit longer than expected to get political decisions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on track. The nowadays on top subject is the National & Inclusive Political Dialogue since the facilitator, Edem Kodjo, has been nominated by the African Union Commission.… Read the rest “The Panacea “Dialogue”, Militarization & Dismemberment: An Outlook from the Vantage Point?”
Moise Katumbi Champwe is the former governor of Katanga Province. He has also been known as close ally of the incumbent President Joseph Kabila. Till recently, he served as key personality within the ruling party, PPRD (Parti du Peuple pour la Reconstruction et la Democratie).… Read the rest “Moise Katumbi on 2016 Presidential Race: Ticket Number ONE for Independent Candidate or Political Program?”
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