There are some stories that would sound as hypothetical till you touch them on a first hand. While the world is celebrating the International Women’s Day (IWD), this time I find quite interesting to share with the readers a following fascinating story.… Read the rest “Women’s Rights, Customs & Elections: What’s a Priority for Her?”
In sport, a Man (men/women) of the Match or Player (s) of the Game or Man (men) of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series.… Read the rest “Corneille Nangaa & Norbert Basengezi: Men of the 2016 “Electoral” Match?”
It is unfortunate that most of politicians and leaders in the Congolese political arena keep talking sketchy discussions on poverty and inequality while these characteristics are widely touchable all around. In addition, it remains also unclear if the slight discussion about poverty-inequality in DRC is based on lack of information as few censuses have been carried out since long ago.… Read the rest “Beyond Kolwezi-Likasi-Kasumbalesa Line: Poverty & Inequality Isn’t Nearby?”
Les activités dans les villes de Kinshasa, Goma et probablement celle de Lubumbashi ont été perturbées toute la journée du 19/01/2015. L’appel de l’opposition semble réussi même si sa capacité de mobilisation est au niveau moins inquiétant le pouvoir. La manifestation s’insurge contre la loi électorale qui ordonne le recensement général de la population congolaise avant les élections parlementaires et présidentielles.… Read the rest “Kinshasa sous Tension de la Loi Electorale sur Fond de l’Opportunisme Politique?”
It was so impressing to join the world bloggers discussing inequality, the #BAD2014, #Bad14 #BlogAction14, #inequality. The topic is of concern at Eastern DRC, Reconciliation & Development Forum due to the blogger’s first-hand experience of what inequality is.… Read the rest “Inequality: My Responsibility into the Irrecoverable Losses? #BAD2014, #Bad14 #BlogAction14, #inequality”
Two weeks ago, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on neutralizing the Forces Démocratiques pour la Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandese rebellion based in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While most of the rebel group’s leaders are prime suspects of 1994 genocide against Tutsi; from then on now, the FDLR fled and has been operating, committing different crimes in Eastern DRC.… Read the rest “Neutralizing FDLR: Making the Beginning of the End of Eastern Congo Burden?”
Brigadier General Emmanuel Lombe Bangwangu has been recently appointed as the army commander of 8th military region, North-Kivu. His nomination comes after a sudden death of the Major General Lucien Bahuma Ambamba who passed away last week in Pretoria, South Africa.… Read the rest “Is Brigadier General Emmanuel Lombe Bangwangu Handling a Puzzle?”
It hurts when you experienced it on a first-hand. Otherwise, it may become a story or something close to that if the sense of humanity has gone away from someone. There is also a possibility of having experienced this; but for some reasons it fell within the absent-mind as you cannot imagine it happening again.… Read the rest “The Way to Get School Fees When No School Building?”
Culture, danse and messages can reconstruct a divided nation and society. These guys are calling for peace, reminding us how children used to play night when there was a peace. Advocating for education to all; an opportunity to learn about history.… Read the rest “SIMPLE K A OFFICIAL VIDEO : Exhibiting Kinyamulenge Danse”
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) current political discussions focus on constitution revision and the probable third presidential term of Joseph Kabila, the incumbent president. The discourse has gained much attention calling for meetings, protestation… inside the country as well as formal and informal meetings involving partners around the world.… Read the rest “DRC’s Opposition Endorsing Joseph Kabila’s Third Term in Washington?”
One day ahead, Congolese recall the eruption of a new rebellion that waged on 02/08/1998, the Congolese Rally for Democracy (RCD) and its branches. It is an occasion to mourn or celebrate depending on what had mostly kept your attention on that ‘dark’ day.… Read the rest “Kabila-Kabarebe Political Family: 18 Years of Power Struggle, Breakup & Bloodshed”
“The law of the jungle/ the Jungle Law” expresses a type of “justice” in which everyone runs for himself/ herself. An environment where surviving depends on everyone strengths or weaknesses; that is, if you cannot protect yourself, never expect anyone to work on your behalf.… Read the rest “Professional Lawyer Emerging from the Jungle Law”
Aubin Minaku is the Speaker of DRC Parliament, the low chamber since 2012. He is a professional lawyer, working on his PhD thesis in the area of international law. A political figure who evolved quickly from expertise to political appointment based on his talents and aptitudes.… Read the rest “Aubin Minaku: Brazilian Defender Whose Benchmarks are King Leopold II & President Mobutu”
It was on 23/10/2013 during the closure’s speech of National Consultations (Concertations Nationales), that President Joseph Kabila Kabange announced a forthcoming nomination of his special representative/advisor in charge of eradicating sexual violence and child forced enrolment into armed groups.… Read the rest “Challenges Ahead of Mabunda Lioko: Kabila's Special Advisor on Sexual Violence Eradication”
The Mutarule killing, as nth massacres in the region, happened on 6-7/06/2014. In July 2012, in the same village, 5 people were killed during clashes between Bafuliro and Barundi; conflicting over chieftaincy management. The Mutarule killing culminated in 38 deaths including women and children, dozens of injuries, houses were also burnt.… Read the rest “Who Is Behind Mutarule Massacre: Culture of Impunity or Security Blunder?”
State interests have to be well considered beyond individuals and particular groups’ interests. When state’s interests are mixed up and overwhelmingly dominated by those of some privileged and greedy people; there comes disagreement in terms of qualifying such states. On the other hand, expectations over how states can defend or promote their mutual interests may slightly be captured if an observer/analyst bases his views on similarities in terms of culture, borders or languages features.… Read the rest “I Will No Longer Improve My Lingala Speaking Until Convinced”
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Germain Katanga on 23/05/2014 for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Though the court allows an appeal for this judgment, he got sentenced for 12 years (including those spent in jail in Hague) for crimes committed in Ituri region around 2003.… Read the rest “Ntaganda, Katanga, Lubanga, Ngudjolo…: From Battlefield to ICC”
It may sound as riddle when comparing mother versus the “State”. However, it tends to be clear for anyone familiar with the case of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if s/he has witnessed a functional state in the proper sense that a “state” can be compared to different things due to the late failure.… Read the rest “Mothers in DRC: Equally Valuable & Stand for a State Substitute”
John Kerry’s Visit to DRC: Hanging the Electoral Process between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea
The United States’ Secretary of State has visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week, on 03-04/05/2014. The purpose of the visit of John Kerry can be summarized as focusing respectively to electoral process and the country’s stability in the short-medium and long terms.… Read the rest “John Kerry’s Visit to DRC: Hanging the Electoral Process between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea”
Le verdict du procès de Minova est tombé hier le 05/05/2014. Il s’agit d’un verdict du procès de viol en masse dans la localité de Minova à quelques kilomètres de Goma. Ces aberrations ont été commises par les militaires de l’Armée Nationale (FARDC) en Novembre 2012 après avoir abandonné la ville de Goma face à l’avancée du M23.… Read the rest “Procès d’un Viol en Masse à Minova: Test de la Justice sous-Pression Internationale”
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