Category: French

Christophe Bitasimwa Named New Head of IGF

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

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RDC’s PEV Aims to Boost Vaccination Efforts Through Media Engagement

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

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Shortage of Midwives in Biena Health Zone, Lubero, Persists for a Year

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

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Erosion Severely Disrupts Avenue Lalou in Kinshasa

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

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Diplomatic Stalemate Overshadowed by Rebel Advances in Eastern DRC

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,

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Kalemie Faces Severe Infrastructure Damage After Torrential Rains

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.

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Eloi Mubilansam Explains Legal Search Procedures in Congolese Law

Kinshasa: Eloi MUBILANSAM, president of the Congolese Human Rights Chair (CCDH) and a practicing lawyer, provides an explanation of the concept of search and seizure under Congolese law, including the procedure and circumstances under which this judicial measure is carried out. He also clarifies the distinctions between arrest, abduction, and the questioning of an individual. According to Radio Okapi, Mubilansam discusses the appropriate conditions for conducting searches without infringing on human rights. He highlights the importance of understanding when and why a search should be conducted and provides examples of notable cases to illustrate the promotion of rights and responsibilities

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