President Joseph Kabila powerful speech to Congolese

In a sombre and powerful speech to the Congolese nation, the President of the republic, His Excellency Joseph Kabila Kabange said that, his first thoughts go first to those who, at this festive moment, endure suffering in their flesh in various health centres and retirement homes; And to those among our loved ones who have left us in various circumstances throughout the year, especially those of our compatriots who have fallen on various fields of honor, protecting the territorial integrity, peace and national sovereignty, So that our country will survive as an independent state in the concert of nations.

The Congolese Dialogue Road Map Adopted

The Preparatory Committee of the Congolese dialogue concluded its work. The contours and the timing of the dialogue are now known. So, is it established that compelling forum should start at the beginning of this September. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the taste of the dialogue could be given on Thursday, September 1, 2016. For how long?

It is now certain that President Joseph Kabila will remain in office

There was no white smoke from the city of the African Union. The recommendations of the thematic commissions presented to the plenary and below the final political agreement of dialogue doesn't have all the assured components. Each of them, especially the presidential majority and the opposition, just covered nearly, collided again on entrenched positions. What about respect for the constitution, after December 19, the Prime Minister and the backbone of the Government in the case of a transition? What about the electoral calendar and the restructuring of INEC?