Day: May 7, 2025

Vatican City: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church, has urged the cardinal-electors to set aside personal considerations as they prepare to elect the next pope, focusing solely on the well-being of the Church and humanity. This call was made during a mass he presided over for the election of the Supreme Pontiff at St. Peter’s Basilica. According to Radio Okapi, Cardinal Re, in his homily, encouraged the electors to pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit, who has provided a series of great pontiffs over the last century. He expressed

Kinshasa : An erosion has developed over several weeks on Avenue Lalou in the Binza Delvaux neighborhood, Ngaliema commune, Kinshasa, severing the main exit route to Matadi road. The situation is challenging for several households in the Delvaux neighborhood. Homes have been completely destroyed, and electrical cables have been swallowed by the ravine. According to Radio Okapi, the erosion has also caused the rupture of REGIDESO piping, depriving numerous families of drinking water. Residents fear a rise in waterborne diseases due to this lack of access to potable water. “One now has to travel long distances to fetch water,” complained

Kinshasa : The governor of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba, has ordered the evacuation of all stalls and other products displayed in illicit markets along Avenue Kasa-Vubu and around the central market. According to Radio Okapi, this order was issued on Tuesday, May 6, as part of efforts to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation of the road, which is currently hindered by the presence of vendors. The construction work is being complicated by traders who have occupied the area, making it difficult to progress with the paving. Even as the paving continues, drainage systems are already blocked by waste and bags discarded by

Kalemie: Des centaines de maisons se sont effondrées, des écoles ont été endommagées, et le port public de Kalemie, ainsi que plusieurs autres infrastructures, ont été inondés à la suite des fortes pluies qui se sont abattues mardi 6 mai sur la ville de Kalemie (Tanganyika). Selon Radio Okapi, les eaux des rivières Lubuye et Kalemie ont débordé, submergeant plusieurs quartiers de la ville. Le déluge a causé des pertes matérielles importantes, avec un grand nombre de bâtiments résidentiels et éducatifs touchés par l’eau. Le port de Kalemie, une infrastructure cruciale pour la ville, n’a pas été épargné par l’inondation.

Kinshasa: Le gouvernement annonce le lancement prochain du Switch Monétique National Musolo, une plateforme qui promet de révolutionner les transactions financières dans le pays. L’initiative émane de la banque centrale du Congo. Ce nouveau système permettra l’interconnexion des différents services de paiement électronique, facilitant ainsi les transferts de fonds entre différents opérateurs. According to Radio Okapi, this development is a significant step towards modernizing the financial infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By enabling seamless transactions between mobile money operators, the Switch Musolo aims to enhance financial inclusion and simplify the process of transferring funds across different platforms. In

Kinshasa: The International Committee of the Red Cross (CICR) appealed to national deputies on Tuesday, May 6, for the adoption of a law to protect the Red Cross emblem and internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Claudine Mushobekwa, the regional legal advisor for the international organization, presented this appeal during a meeting with members of the Defense and Security, Political, Administrative and Legal (PAJ), and Human Rights commissions of the National Assembly. According to Radio Okapi, Mushobekwa expressed the need for legislation to prevent the illicit use of the Red Cross emblem, highlighting the current

Kinshasa: The Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Jacquemain Shabani, has urged leaders of provincial institutions to ensure stability within their structures. His call was made on Wednesday, May 7, in a letter addressed to the presidents of provincial assemblies and governors. According to Radio Okapi, Jacquemain Shabani highlighted in his correspondence that certain provincial assemblies are experiencing instability due to the removal of their presidents. He encouraged provincial institution leaders to avoid power struggles and focus on the general interest, which he considers essential for comprehensive development. In the same letter, the Vice Prime Minister and Minister