Month: September 2017

How can we talk today about the peace of the Congo?

Posted by Congo | Sep 25, 2017 | Conflict

Free and incisive. She takes herself so seriously that she puts on love of her country, Congo for the advancement of society. Odette Babandoa Etoa, paraphrasing Ms BECHON, who said that “conflicts would be avoided and peace saved if the well-being of the people and the improvement of living conditions were the main objective of governments, Is peace the absence of war? Reflection. At the end of an outing held on September 21st, during the celebration of the International Day of Peace, at the Monusco facilities located at Camp Utex, right next to the French Embassy in La Gombe,...

Finding Solutions to Restore State Authority in Kasai Oriental

Posted by Congo | Sep 25, 2017 | Conflict

Kasai, Kasai Central, Kasai Oriental, Lomami and Sankuru will no longer suffer from the throes of militiamen operating under the Kamuina Nsapu label. The task has been difficult, but it is well done. Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Security, under President Kabila, completed the peace process in that part of the country. It is the forum on peace, reconciliation and development of the Great Kasai which is, in fact, the last phase of this marathon of peace. From September 19 to 21, in Kananga, capital of Central Kasai Province, officials, notables, customary chiefs and...

The Congolese Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS)

Posted by Congo | Sep 25, 2017 | Social Struggles

The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), a political party dear to the late President Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, brought together its activists from all over the capital to celebrate Wednesday, 20 September 2017 a year since the disappearance of its militants, in the night of 19 to 20 September 2017, to the permanence of Limete. On occasion, ETENI LONGONDO, UDPS Acting Secretary General, reiterated the position of the party, thus refuting any idea of any third dialogue with the current government. He also explained the nature of the departure of Felix Tshisekedi and his delegation in New...

Joseph Kabila Reassures United Nations on the holding of elections

Posted by Congo | Sep 25, 2017 | Democracy

“I affirm that the course towards credible, transparent and peaceful elections is definitely fixed. Our march in this direction is irreversible. All this without external interference or any diktat, “Joseph Kabila told the UN General Assembly on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Speaking to the United Nations, the President of the Republic reassured the audience on the holding of elections. “On the political front, consolidating democracy and strengthening national cohesion remain our priority objectives. In this regard, I reaffirm the forthcoming holding of the elections in accordance with the timetable set by the competent national institution. All the measures are...

English Girl Joins Congolese Models

Posted by Congo | Sep 22, 2017 | Beauty

The Congolese Model Scouting has attracted an English girl-when we started this project, the aim was to feature only Congolese, but to our surprise, we received loads of complaints from England that we should not just feature only Congolese but think global. We do agree and also apologise to all beautiful women out there. This type of feedback will help us, do even more better. Please keep those feed back coming in! The gorgeous Jemma Smith, is your typical London girl that is mad with African fashion-she strongly believes that African fashion will never die, maybe- it might go...