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DRC: Etienne Tshisekedi’s funeral financed by the public treasury

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It is official, the repatriation of the remains of Étienne Tshisekedi is scheduled for May 30, 2019. According to credible sources, these funeral of three days are financed by the Congolese treasury. If the construction of the mausoleum cost about 2.5 million dollars, the difference in the overall rating of this care has not yet been revealed by the Presidency of the Republic.

For some, Etienne Tshisekedi Wa Mulumba, one of the fathers of Congolese democracy, deserves a funeral worthy of his rank to honor his heroic and historical struggle.

However, they insist, the people have the right to know how much these funerals cost the Republic. This, in the name of the transparency and the admissibility that good governance requires.

Meanwhile, the funeral program provides for the arrival of the mortal remains on Congolese soil for Thursday, May 30, 2019. On Friday, May 31, it will be exhibited at the Martyrs of Pentecost stadium for the public meditation. And the burial will take place on Saturday, June 01, 2019 after the solemn Mass on the spot at the Martyrs Stadium.

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This repatriation comes two years after the death of the sphinx Limete died 1 February 2017. Since then, his body was still in a funeral parlor in Belgium. This, for lack of a political agreement between the old regime and the Tshisekedi family about his rapratriement and funeral arrangements.

With the alternation at the top of the state, the political climate has allowed this project to bury Etienne Tshisekedi on the soil of his ancestors materializes.

For some historians, the stage of martyrs chosen as place of the funeral and the date of June 01 are not taken at random.

Indeed, on June 1, 1966, Etienne Tshisekedi was minister during the hanging of four politicians accused of treason. Known in the history of the Congo as the “martyrs of Pentecost”, they give their name to this stage where is to be honored, 53 years later, the memory of Stephen Tshisekedi, the same June 1st of Pentecost.

Nadine FULA & Tracy NZENGELI

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Kinshasa: “Legal Framework of Media in the DRC,” Patient Ligodi Analyzes the Gains and Challenges of the Sector

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In a new book titled “Legal Framework of Media in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Achievements and Challenges Ahead,” journalist Patient Ligodi offers an in-depth analysis of the new media law in the DRC.

Published on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Kinshasa, the book was officially launched by the Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Constant Mutamba. It explores the progress and challenges in implementing the media law in the country.

With 21 years of experience in journalism, Ligodi stated that the primary goal of publishing this book is to widely disseminate the advancements in journalists’ rights and the challenges that remain to improve the media ecosystem.

“…The task now is to raise awareness of the gains in terms of public access to information for professional journalists. It’s also important to work with magistrates so they fully understand this law and with public institutions to ensure they consider these advances when dealing with professional journalists. Our objective is to highlight the progress made in journalists’ rights and public rights to improve the information ecosystem in the DRC. We address the achievements, challenges, and the next steps toward a press that can effectively contribute to the emergence of the rule of law and an accountable state,” Ligodi explained.

He emphasized that in this effort to reform the media sector in the DRC, regulatory and self-regulatory bodies, particularly the National Union of the Press of Congo (UNPC), must play a crucial role.

“The book was published shortly after the Congress of the National Union of the Press of Congo (UNPC). We now have a new leadership team and a new law that enshrines self-regulation for the media. The UNPC has a vital role to play in addressing those who illegitimately enter the journalism profession and overseeing what is broadcast in the media. How one becomes a journalist, how one obtains a press card, and how one exercises journalists’ rights – all these elements must be addressed by the new UNPC team. As practitioners and academics, it’s our responsibility to support better media self-regulation in the DRC, particularly through organizations like the UNPC and co-regulation with professional media bodies,” he added.

Ligodi expressed hope that his book will serve as a teaching tool for journalists, students, and researchers: “We must work together to build an environment where the press can truly contribute to the emergence of the rule of law.”

The book’s launch, which coincided with the celebration of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, saw participation from several self-regulatory organizations and NGOs advocating for journalists’ rights.

For the new President of the National Union of the Press of Congo, Gérard Kamanda Wa Kamanda, the new media law is a significant step forward in the quest for freedom in a modern state governed by the rule of law.

Thivis Thivuadi, Secretary General of the NGO “Journalist in Danger” (JED), noted that many indicators regarding the practice of journalism in the DRC remain concerning.

“As an organization that has long advocated for the defense and promotion of freedom of information, and without prejudging the forthcoming debate at this high-level panel, the initial findings suggest that many indicators concerning the state of the press and journalism in the DRC remain troubling,” Thivuadi emphasized.

Minister of State, Minister of Justice, and Keeper of the Seals, Constant Mutamba, who pledged to support his colleague, Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, in promoting the new press law, called on the new UNPC leaders to bring order to a sector rife with “black sheep” who tarnish the profession.

This book is a valuable resource that not only examines existing laws but also their impact on the Congolese media landscape.

In advocating for ethical and responsible journalism, Ligodi called for collective mobilization to defend press freedom.

Participants at the launch hailed the initiative as essential for informing public debate and strengthening democracy in the DRC.

The book is now available and promises to become a key reference in the field of journalism in the DRC.

Mitterrand MASAMUNA

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DRC : Tenders for tailings storage works at MMG Kinsevere

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PUBLIC NOTICE – MMG Kinsevere SARL hereby announces to the public within the Democratic Republic of Congo that the following tenders are currently being prepared and finalised for future works to be undertaken at the Kinsevere Mine site.

 

 

 

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DRC: Launch of Tender for Laboratory Services At MMG Kinsevere

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MMG Kinsevere SARL hereby announces to the public the launch of the tender for Laboratory Services for Mining and exploration.

All intertested and qualifying entities need to submit their respective company files as per the below list of requirements detailing their expression of interest for the above tender by no later than 10 March 2021.

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