Category: French

Kinshasa: Les travaux de construction du stade de Kananga débuteront incessamment, ont convenu, ce mercredi 7 mai, l’Agence congolaise des grands travaux (ACGT) et le gouvernement provincial du Kasaï-Central. Selon Radio Okapi, cette décision a été prise lors d’une réunion tenue entre le directeur général de l’ACGT, Nico Nzau Nzau, et le gouverneur du Kasaï-Central, Moïse Kambulu, en présence des représentants de la société chinoise SISC SA. Les participants ont discuté de la faisabilité des infrastructures essentielles et ont également décidé de poursuivre les travaux sur la route Kananga-Kalamba Mbuji. Le gouverneur du Kasaï-Central, Joseph-Moïse Kambulu, a exprimé sa satisfaction

Kinshasa: The president of the Maniema Provincial Assembly, Makonga Toboka Iki Claude, has been removed from his position following a plenary session held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. According to Radio Okapi, out of the 19 deputies in the Maniema deliberative body, 18 voted in favor of the dismissal of Makonga Toboka Iki Claude. The charges against him include the misappropriation of state assets, opaque financial management of the Provincial Assembly, and demonstrable incompetence in fulfilling his duties. These reasons, which were previously highlighted in a petition submitted by a large majority of deputies, justified the decision to relieve him

Kinshasa: Christophe Bitasimwa a été nommé, ce mercredi 7 mai, nouveau chef de service de l’Inspection générale des finances (IGF), en remplacement de Jules Alingete. Tina Salama, porte-parole du Chef de l’État, a annoncé cette nomination sur son compte X. Selon Radio Okapi, Emmanuel Tshibingu a été nommé inspecteur-adjoint de l’Inspection générale des finances. En juillet 2017, le nouveau patron de l’IGF avait été nommé membre du comité de gestion de l’Agence nationale pour la promotion des investissements. SOURCE: RADIO OKAPI

KINSHASA: A l’occasion de la semaine africaine de vaccination, le PEV a tenu le lundi 5 mai à Kinshasa, un briefing à l’intention des journalistes pour partager les dernières données sur la couverture vaccinale, discuter des enjeux actuels et présenter les efforts en cours pour atteindre chaque enfant. Selon Radio Okapi, le Programme élargi de vaccination (PEV) considère qu’une information claire et fiable transmise par les médias est essentielle pour une meilleure sensibilisation des communautés. La rencontre visait à impliquer davantage la presse dans la sensibilisation autour de la vaccination, dans le cadre d’une campagne qui se déroule jusqu’au 30

Lubero: The Biena Health Zone in Lubero territory, North Kivu, has been grappling with a shortage of midwives for nearly a year. This issue was highlighted by Dr. Demetrio Thembo Kipisa, the medical director of the Mambowa General Referral Hospital, during the International Day of the Midwife. According to Radio Okapi, Dr. Thembo stated that his facility currently employs only seven midwives, which falls significantly short of the maternity ward’s requirements. He urged parents to guide their children towards schools that offer midwifery training, emphasizing the critical role this profession plays in supporting pregnant women through childbirth. He noted that

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 security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a focal point for Congolese media this Wednesday, as the nation grapples with escalating tensions and stalled peace efforts. According to Eco News, while Kinshasa and Kigali engage in laborious peace talks under Emirati mediation in Doha, an alarming reality unfolds in eastern DRC: the AFC/M23 rebellion is intensifying its territorial advances, seizing significant portions of the Mwenga territory in South Kivu. This dissonance between diplomatic efforts and military realities raises a critical question: Are the negotiations merely a facade to immobilize Kinshasa,