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EFFECTS OF DRC WAR: World Relief Finds Congo DisplacementYoung girls like Sitia face terrifying circumstances just about...
22/11/2024

EFFECTS OF DRC WAR: World Relief Finds Congo Displacement

Young girls like Sitia face terrifying circumstances just about every day in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo has been a country in crisis for more than two decades. Despite being home to one of the largest reserves of potential wealth, with 200 million acres of cultivable land and large reserves of gold, diamonds, copper, zinc, coltan and cobalt, DR Congo is among the world’s poorest countries. Currently, 75% of the population live below the poverty line.

A history marked by the slave trade, colonialism and exploitation has led to deep inequities and almost continuous fighting among more than 100 warring factions since 1998. Deadly clashes between rival militias, political instability, local inter-communal tensions, land disputes and natural disasters all contribute to the volatility that has created the largest internal displacement crisis in all of Africa.

World Relief has been responding to humanitarian crises in DRC since 2001. Working in close partnership with local churches, we have been walking alongside communities through agricultural and food assistance, child development and protection programing, healthcare, nutritional support, sanitation and hygiene projects, support for those impacted by sexual and gender-based violence and more.

Today, in spite of increasingly volatile conditions, we remain committed to the people of DR Congo and to finding solutions for the current displacement crisis and for families like Setia’s.

CREDIT: World Relief

https://drcnewstoday.com/effects-of-drc-war-world-relief-finds-congo-displacement/

CHIEF ELECTION FRAUDSTER: CENI Chief Appears Before Kinshasa CourtIndependent National Electoral Commission (CENI) Presi...
22/11/2024

CHIEF ELECTION FRAUDSTER: CENI Chief Appears Before Kinshasa Court

Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) President Denis Kadima Kazadi has appeared before the Court of Appeals in Kinshasa.

Kazadi was summoned to answer to electoral fraud and malpractice allegations.

Facts of the case presented before the Court are that Kazadi had accepted bribes from a candidate in the National Deputy polls of December, 2023.

The candidate who was unsuccessful in the election has since been claiming for a refund from Kazadi.

https://drcnewstoday.com/chief-election-fraudster-ceni-chief-appears-before-kinshasa-court/

INDEPENDENCE HERO’S MEMORY ABANDONED: Patrice Lumumba’s Family Outraged at Govt’s Neglect of Independence Hero’s Mausole...
22/11/2024

INDEPENDENCE HERO’S MEMORY ABANDONED: Patrice Lumumba’s Family Outraged at Govt’s Neglect of Independence Hero’s Mausoleum

Democratic Republic of Congo’s independence hero Patrice Lumumba’s family have expressed their disappointment at the Congolese government for neglecting the national hero’s mausoleum.

On Tuesday, thieves attempted to steal Lumumba’s gold-crowned tooth which is the only part of Lumumba’s body that exists and buried at the mausoleum.

Roland Lumumba who is the national hero’s eldest son, expressed great dissatisfaction by government’s failure to secure the mausoleum which is of national significance.

“I am extremely outraged. Every Congolese can only be outraged that such a sacred place, for which we all fought collectively, the Lumumba family, the Lumumbists and people who love humanity, so that our national hero would return to us, is vandalized. That such an act is committed and that the place is not protected, we are outraged,” Roland Lumumba told TopCongo FM in an interview.

With a heavy heart, he believes that “the primary responsibility lies with the Congolese executive. And we await the next steps because this act cannot go unpunished.”

https://drcnewstoday.com/independence-heros-memory-abandoned-patrice-lumumbas-family-outraged-at-govts-neglect-of-independence-heros-mausoleum/

UNITED AGAINST CONSTITUTION REVISION: Katumbi, Kabila & Fayulu Join Forces Against TshisekediThe main opposition parties...
22/11/2024

UNITED AGAINST CONSTITUTION REVISION: Katumbi, Kabila & Fayulu Join Forces Against Tshisekedi

The main opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo have joined forces to oppose the dubious proposal by impostor president Félix Tshisekedi to revise the national constitution.

On Wednesday 20th November, representatives from the leading opposition parties Ensemble Pour la Republique, Common Front for Congo (FCC) and Lamuka Coalition convened at the headquarters of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO).

In joint statement, the opposition firmly opposed the draft revision of the Constitution proposed by Tshisekedi.

The opposition have warned that this initiative by Tshisekedi poses a serious threat to national sovereignty and democracy, and consecrates the balkanization of the country.

Tshisekedi has been championing revision of the constitution in order to secure an illegal third term in office after 2028.

https://drcnewstoday.com/united-against-constitution-revision-katumbi-kabila-fayulu-join-forces-against-tshisekedi/

TREACHEROUS TRIAL: Three Year Jail Term Prescribed Against Seth KikuniThe Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation in...
22/11/2024

TREACHEROUS TRIAL: Three Year Jail Term Prescribed Against Seth Kikuni

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation in Kinshasa has requested a three-year jail sentence against opposition leader Seth Kikuni.

Kikuni who has been incarcerated since 2nd September at the request of President Félix Tshisekedi, was handed this provisional judgement on Wednesday, 20th November 2023.

The Public Prosecutor has requested three years and a fine of FC950,000 against Kikuni.

Kikuni’s Nathaniel Onokomba has described the trial as a political move to silence the former presidential candidate as he awaits the judge’s verdict.

The president of the Piste Pour l’Emergence party was arrested and incarcerated at Makala Central Prison on false charges of “incitement to hatred” for simply speaking against Tshisekedi’s call for dialogue between his government and the opposition.

https://drcnewstoday.com/treacherous-trial-three-year-jail-term-prescribed-against-seth-kikuni/

TENSIONS SURFACE: Vital Kamerhe Backs Out of Constitution Amendment ProjectThere is growing tension within the ruling po...
22/11/2024

TENSIONS SURFACE: Vital Kamerhe Backs Out of Constitution Amendment Project

There is growing tension within the ruling political coalition of President Félix Tshisekedi and his ally and National Assembly President Vital Kamerhe.

According to our sources, strategic differences between the UDPS of Tshisekedi and Kamerhe’s UNC party, particularly on the sensitive issue of the proposed constitutional revision.

Tshisekedi and his UDPS want to modify the Constitution to consolidate their power and facilitate re-election in 2026.

However, Kamerhe, despite being an ally of Tshisekedi since 2018, appears to adopt a cautious posture.

As president of the National Assembly, his role is crucial for the adoption of any constitutional reform.

His refusal to join this project is interpreted as a betrayal by certain members of the UDPS.

https://drcnewstoday.com/tensions-surface-vital-kamerhe-backs-out-of-constitution-amendment-project/

BOREHOLE DRILLING SCANDAL: Nicolas Kazadi’s Mentioned Once Again as Francois Rubota Confesses Former Finance Minister Em...
22/11/2024

BOREHOLE DRILLING SCANDAL: Nicolas Kazadi’s Mentioned Once Again as Francois Rubota Confesses Former Finance Minister Embezzled US$375 Million

Former Minister of Rural Development François Rubota has confessed before the Court of Cassation that his acquitted former Minister of Finance Nicolas Kazadi had embezzled US$375 million in the borehole drilling fraud.

Speaking when appeared before the Court of Cassation on Monday, Rubota named Kazadi as the sole manager of the financial aspect of this project which has not been delivered despite having public funds paid from the Ministry of Finance.

Rubota confessed that Kazadi had already planned and made readily a payment of US$375 million to be made at once for the ex*****on of the project which nevertheless has not still been completed in over five years.

Rubota added that he had opposed this payment by demanding that it be done in stages, as stipulated in the contract.

“Even if I made the requests, the Court will have to note that there was already a payment planned for the entire contract, including USD 375 million that the Minister of Finance was already paying without even asking me. When I saw this, as a sectoral minister, I said no. In view of the contract, it is 1000 stations for USD 398 million. At this stage, paying the entire amount did not give me the confidence that we are doing a good deal. I opposed this payment. I said that if payment should take place, we should do it gradually,” he said.

Kazadi was last month surprisingly acquitted from the case by the Court of Cassation following a presidential order.

https://drcnewstoday.com/borehole-drilling-scandal-nicolas-kazadis-mentioned-once-again-as-francois-rubota-confesses-former-finance-minister-embezzled-us375-million/

ANOTHER DEFEAT: Leopards Concede Late Again to Lose to Ethiopia at HomeThe DR Congo national team have ended their Moroc...
22/11/2024

ANOTHER DEFEAT: Leopards Concede Late Again to Lose to Ethiopia at Home

The DR Congo national team have ended their Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign on a negative note as they succumbed to another defeat as they lost 2-1 at home to Ethiopia yesterday in Kinshasa.

Already-qualified after winning all of their opening four matches, the Leopards were have suffered back-to-back defeats to Guinea and Ethiopia in the last round of qualifiers.

Leopards coach Sebastien Desabre made a number of changes to his team with players who had previously seen less minutes including Peter Kioso, Dylan Batubinsika, Ngal’ayel Mukau and Nathanaël Mbuku all making their their debut starts alongside Noah Sadiki, Fiston Mayele and Silas Katompa.

Ethiopia opened the scores in the 36th minute through Bereket Desta Dana to into the half-time break holding the lead.

The Leopards finally got their equalizer came at the death of the match as Dylan Batubinsika nodded home from a deflected a cross delivered Meschack Elia in regulation time.

However, the Leopards and the local fans’ jubilation was short-lived as Mohammed Nassir restored the lead for the visitors after beating goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi on the counter to seal the victory for Ethiopia.

Despite the back-to-back defeats, the DR Congo nevertheless finished top of Group G with 12 points, ahead of Tanzania with 10 points, who also secured qualification for AFCON 2025.

https://drcnewstoday.com/another-defeat-leopards-concede-late-again-to-lose-to-ethiopia-at-home/

GO BACK TO SCHOOL: Martin Fayulu Calls on Félix Tshisekedi to Invite Four 4th Year Law Students to School Him About the ...
22/11/2024

GO BACK TO SCHOOL: Martin Fayulu Calls on Félix Tshisekedi to Invite Four 4th Year Law Students to School Him About the Constitution

Opposition leader Martin Fayulu has asked president Félix Tshisekedi to select at least four law students to explain to him in detail the explanatory statement of the Constitution which he does not understand.

Fayulu’s statement comes after Tshisekedi falsely claimed that the current constitution allows the DR Congo to cede its territories to neighbouring and will have to be changed.

“I ask Félix Tshisekedi to select 4 4th year law students so that they can explain to him in detail the explanatory statement of our Constitution, as well as the following articles: 66, 70, 74, 165, 175, 190, 193, 201, 214, 215, 217 and 220. This step is necessary, because the constitutional law professors around him are hesitant to reveal the truth about the Construction to him,” Fayulu wrote on X.

Tshisekedi has recently swore to establish a commission for the revision or change of the Constitution for the purpose of holding on to power after 2028.

https://drcnewstoday.com/go-back-to-school-martin-fayulu-calls-on-felix-tshisekedi-to-invite-four-4th-year-law-students-to-school-him-about-the-constitution/

ACTS OF SABOTAGE: Thieves Break into DRC Independence Hero’s MausoleumA group of thieves yesterday broke into Democratic...
22/11/2024

ACTS OF SABOTAGE: Thieves Break into DRC Independence Hero’s Mausoleum

A group of thieves yesterday broke into Democratic Republic of Congo independence hero Patrice Lumumba’s mausoleum in Kinshasa.

The thieves are said to have attempted to steal the gold-crowned tooth which has been buried at the mausoleum.

Security were alerted after the thieves shuttered one of the glass-hinged doors at the mausoleum before fleeing the premises.

The gold-crowned tooth is the only part of Lumumba’s body that exists after his remains were dissolved in acid in 1961.

https://drcnewstoday.com/acts-of-sabotage-thieves-break-into-drc-independence-heros-mausoleum/

MINERAL RICH KATANGA: Mountain Collapse Reveals Massive Copper Reserves In DRC’S Copper-Rich RegionA mountain collapse i...
19/11/2024

MINERAL RICH KATANGA: Mountain Collapse Reveals Massive Copper Reserves In DRC’S Copper-Rich Region

A mountain collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo revealed massive copper reserves while leading to a discussion on colonialism.

According to Al Jazeera, the mountain collapsed in the mineral-rich Katanga region of DR Congo.

Viral footage of the event shows hundreds of people gathered together to watch the collapse.

People closest to the site of the collapse were seen running for cover as boulders tumbled down.

Copper is one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most valuable natural resources. The country has immense copper reserves, primarily located in the Katanga region (now Haut-Katanga Province), which is part of the Central African Copperbelt, the largest and richest mineral belt in the world.

DR Congo is home to some of the world’s largest high-grade copper deposits. Katanga’s copper is known for its high quality and relatively low production costs, making it highly competitive on global markets. The area also has other valuable reserves like cobalt, uranium, tin, and zinc.

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Copper is essential for electrical wiring, renewable energy systems and has many other industrial applications too. With the global shift towards green energy and the rise in demand for electric vehicles, the country’s copper is increasingly valuable for global supply chains.

https://drcnewstoday.com/mineral-rich-katanga-mountain-collapse-reveals-massive-copper-reserves-in-drcs-copper-rich-region/

AN IGNORANT DICTATOR: Katumbi Fires Salvo At Tshisekedi Over DRC Constitution, “A Dictator Risks Ending Alone & Abandone...
17/11/2024

AN IGNORANT DICTATOR: Katumbi Fires Salvo At Tshisekedi Over DRC Constitution, “A Dictator Risks Ending Alone & Abandoned”

Ensemble pour la République president Moise Katumbi has sent a strong message to president Felix Tshisekedi not to dare tamper with the Democratic Republic of Congo constitution or face a people’s revolt.

In a strong message posted on X Sunday in response to Tshisekedi’s message in Lubumbashi that no one will change his mind on the amendment of the constitution, Katumbi has warned that dictators always have a poor ending.

“Clearly, Félix Tshisekedi will stop at nothing to stay in power beyond his second stolen term and assumes with great pride his status as dictator,” the Katanga strongman says.

Katumbi says Tshisekedi displayed both arrogance and ignorance when making an address on Saturday, November 16 at the Place de la Poste in Lubumbashi.

The former Katanga governor says for six years, Tshisekedi ignored the concerns and priorities of the Congolese people.

“Today, the series of lies continues. He claims that in order to rule better, he must change the Constitution, which is allegedly the cause of the people’s miseries. And his astonishing statement about Article 217 of our Constitution, allegedly “concocted abroad by foreigners”, only reveals his ignorance of legal principles, the understanding of which does not even require expertise in constitutional matters,” he says.

Katumbi says Tshisekedi must not take Congolese for granted as they were not as ignorant as he was.

“To achieve his goals and perhaps believing that this will make us forget about hunger, he is engaging in an erroneous interpretation of Article 217 of our Constitution which, in its spirit and in its letter, is neither an innovation nor a particularity of our Constitution. Worse, sovereignty is not to be confused with territory,” he explains.

Katumbi says the Congolese people are mature enough not to forget their sufferings and replace them with a false panic that one would like to create by preaching a distortion of the clear constitutional terms.

“To achieve his ends, Félix Tshisekedi does not hesitate to desecrate the memory of our martyrs. Yesterday, he called on these heroes to make the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to preserve the Fundamental Law. Today, he tramples on their blood to satisfy his thirst for power.

“At this rate, a dictator risks ending up alone, chased away and abandoned, leaving behind a people in revolt,” warns Katumbi.

Indications point to Tshisekedi determined to amend the constitution so he may stay in power beyond his mandate in 2028 when the stolen second term expires.

https://drcnewstoday.com/an-ignorant-dictator-katumbi-fires-salvo-at-tshisekedi-over-drc-constitution-a-dictator-risks-ending-alone-abandoned/

THE EMPEROR: Tshisekedi Declares Himself Alpha & Omega; “I’ll Change The Constitution Whether You Like It Or Not”Democra...
17/11/2024

THE EMPEROR: Tshisekedi Declares Himself Alpha & Omega; “I’ll Change The Constitution Whether You Like It Or Not”

Democratic Republic of Congo imposter president Felix Tshisekedi has declared no one can change his mind insofar as the amendment of the constitution is concerned.

Tshisekedi made the declaration when he visited the country’s second largest city Lubumbashi.

“Those who “manipulate” the people will be arrested and brought to justice,” he said.

Tshisekedi wants to extend his mandate and install himself as the life president.

https://drcnewstoday.com/the-emperor-tshisekedi-declares-himself-alpha-ill-change-the-constitution-whether-you-like-it-or-not/

OFF FOCUS DRC PRESIDENT: While Tshisekedi Focuses On Changing The Constitution; Congolese Continue To Die At The Hands O...
17/11/2024

OFF FOCUS DRC PRESIDENT: While Tshisekedi Focuses On Changing The Constitution; Congolese Continue To Die At The Hands Of Rebels

As Democratic Republic of Congo imposter president Felix Tshisekedi focuses on changing the constitution to stay in power, the very Congolese he pledged on oath to protect are dying at the hands of rebels.

According to AramOnline.Com, at least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, local authorities said Saturday.

Rebels with the Allied Democratic Forces, which has ties to IS, killed civilians in Mabisio village in North Kivu province, said the area’s administrator, Col. Alain Kiwewa, on state television.

Women were among those killed in the attack late Friday evening, and houses were burned and looted, he said.

Eastern Congo has struggled with armed violence for decades as more than 120 groups fight for power, land and valuable mineral resources, while others try to defend their communities. Some armed groups have been accused of mass killings.

In recent years, ADF attacks have intensified and spread towards Goma, eastern Congo’s main city, as well as neighbouring Ituri province.

Rights groups and the United Nations have accused the ADF of killing hundreds of people and abducting even more, including a significant number of children.

In August, the ADF killed at least 12 people in several villages in North Kivu.

https://drcnewstoday.com/off-focus-drc-president-while-tshisekedi-focuses-on-changing-the-constitution-congolese-continue-to-die-at-the-hands-of-rebels/

MANIPULATIVE PRESIDENT: Delly Sesanga Debunks Tshisekedi’s Claim Against ConstitutionOpposition leader Delly Sesanga has...
17/11/2024

MANIPULATIVE PRESIDENT: Delly Sesanga Debunks Tshisekedi’s Claim Against Constitution

Opposition leader Delly Sesanga has refuted impostor president Félix Tshisekedi’s false claim that the current national constitution allows the DR Congo to cede its territories.

Yesterday Tshisekedi claimed that he is determined to change the constitution because of Article 217 which he said exposes the nation to loss of its territories.

However, Sesanga has strongly denounced Tshisekedi’s claim and rather called on him to drop his constitution amendment bid which solely out of his selfish interests to remain in power after 2028.

“No Mr President, article 217 of the Constitution does not expose the Congo to ceding territories to neighboring states (…) you want to revise or change the constitution for personal benefit, but that will not happen . Threats, lies will in no way set back the Congolese people,” Sesanga wrote.

Sesanga was recently arrested at the order of Tshisekedi who was angered by the opposition leader’s peaceful campaign against the proposal to revise the constitution.

https://drcnewstoday.com/manipulative-president-delly-sesanga-debunks-tshisekedis-claim-against-constitution/

PURE HYPOCRISY: Tshisekedi Orders Release of Delly Sesanga to Clear Name Amid Public OutcryDR Congo’s impostor president...
17/11/2024

PURE HYPOCRISY: Tshisekedi Orders Release of Delly Sesanga to Clear Name Amid Public Outcry

DR Congo’s impostor president Félix Tshisekedi has bowed to pressure of the Congolese population after facing widespread condemnation for his unlawful arrest of opposition leader Delly Sesanga.

Tshisekedi ordered the brutal arrest of Sesanga who had been on peaceful campaign to protest against the proposed constitution amendment.

Sesanga was brutally arrested and bundled to a secret ANR location where Tshisekedi tortures his opposers.

With several opposition leaders and civil society members having strongly denounced his repressive move, Tshisekedi has disguisely requested for immediate action to be taken against the police officers who arrested Sesanga.

“According to the information received by the President of the Republic, this incident occurred while Delly Sesanga was participating in a campaign against the change of the Constitution. The President recalled that, in accordance with Article 23 of the Constitution, everyone has the right to freedom of expression,” Minister of Communications Patrick Muyaya said.

https://drcnewstoday.com/pure-hypocrisy-tshisekedi-orders-release-of-delly-sesanga-to-clear-name-amid-public-outcry/

FIRST DEFEAT: Guinea Leave It Late to Beat Already-qualified LeopardsA stoppage time goal by red-hot Borussia Dortmund s...
17/11/2024

FIRST DEFEAT: Guinea Leave It Late to Beat Already-qualified Leopards

A stoppage time goal by red-hot Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy secured a 1-0 win for Guinea over the DR Congo in a Group H clash played at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Despite having already secured qualification, Leopards coach Sebastien Desabre picked a strong side against the Syli Nationale on Saturday night.

Turkish based striker Simon Banza could have put the Leopards in the lead but saw his close range effort saved in the 10th minute before captain Chancel Mbemba’s low shot grazed the post 16th minute.

The first-half ended in a stalemate before Guinea returning more determined into the match after the break.

The Syli Nationale got their breakthrough in 2nd minute of the 4 minutes of stoppage time as Guirassy with a well taken effort inside the area to give his side an important win.

The win sent Guinea up into second position with 9 points behind the Leopards who are still at the summit with 12 points.

The Leopards will now return home and prepare for their final qualification match against Ethiopia at the Stade de Martyrs on Tuesday.

https://drcnewstoday.com/first-defeat-guinea-leave-it-late-to-beat-already-qualified-leopards/

ACTS OF REPRESSION: Tshisekedi Sends Police Officers After Delly Sesanga to Bundle Him ANR DungeonImpostor president Fél...
16/11/2024

ACTS OF REPRESSION: Tshisekedi Sends Police Officers After Delly Sesanga to Bundle Him ANR Dungeon

Impostor president Félix Tshisekedi has to harass and repress the opposition in the DR Congo which he intends to turn into a dictatorship rule.

On Thursday, Tshisekedi sent police officers after opposition leader Delly Sesanga who had been leading a peaceful protest against the proposed constitution amendment.

Sesanga was harassed and brutally arrested before being bundled to into jeep that sped off to a secret ANR location where he was allegedly tortured.

His party, Envol, have strongly denounced the acts of repression by the authorities who manhandled Sesanga despite having been granted permit for the peaceful protest by the local council.

Tshisekedi is determined to change the Congolese constitution in order to retain power for his entire life-time and will go to any length to eliminate opposers of his proposal.

https://drcnewstoday.com/acts-of-repression-tshisekedi-sends-police-officers-after-delly-sesanga-to-bundle-him-anr-dungeon/

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