CENCO, through its Justice and Peace Commission, organized the second National Justice and Peace Day yesterday, Wednesday. According to LA PERCEE, Minister of Communication and Media Patrick Muyaya, Martin Fayulu and Marie-Ange Mushobekwa took part in a panel dedicated to the legitimacy and credibility of the National Dialogue process.
According to LA RÉFÉRENCE PLUS, Martin Fayulu’s presence at the panel gave the discussion particular significance. Meanwhile, Patrick Muyaya’s participation made it possible to hear the government’s position directly within this forum for reflection.
Patrick Muyaya, quoted by FORUM DES AS, defended the fundamentals and rationale behind the process initiated by the Head of State, while the interventions of Martin Fayulu and Marie-Ange Mushobekwa highlighted different proposals regarding the format and conditions of the dialogue.
For Donatien N’shole, writes INFOS27, inclusiveness remains an essential condition for the legitimacy, credibility and effectiveness of a dialogue process.
CENCO-ECC: Will the initiative bring the Kabila, Tshisekedi and C64 camps closer?
“Will CENCO-ECC bring the Kabila, Tshisekedi and C64 camps closer together?” asks CONGO NOUVEAU in its front-page headline.
The newspaper acknowledges that the two churches have achieved their first objective: bringing around the same table political actors who had stopped talking to one another. After two years of complete breakdown in dialogue, this is already a significant achievement.
However, the newspaper adds that the two churches have not yet succeeded in bringing the different camps closer together.
UDPS announces nationwide demonstrations for September 22
The UDPS has announced nationwide demonstrations for September 22. According to LA TEMPETE DES TROPIQUES, the party’s interim leadership, headed by Augustin Kabuya, is planning popular marches throughout the country.
While the opposition previously demonstrated against any change to the Constitution, the ruling camp, according to LA MANCHETTE, is taking to the streets to express its support for the institutions, defend the idea of a National Dialogue and support the referendum project promoted by Félix Tshisekedi.
The party, adds LEPOUVOIRDUPEUPLE.COM, is calling for the mobilization of its members in all 145 territories of the country, as well as allied political parties, civil society organizations, religious denominations, associative and student movements, and opinion leaders.
Meanwhile, RFI.FR reports that the C64 demonstration resulted in one death in Kinshasa. According to the French media outlet, the victim was a member of ADD Congo, the party of Prince Epenge, who himself announced the death.
ADD Congo calls for investigation into Manassé Lomboto’s death
ADD Congo is calling for an investigation into the death of Manassé Lomboto. In an interview with ACTU30.CD, ADD Congo President Prince Epenge said that Manassé Lomboto was injured during the violence that occurred during the C64 demonstration before eventually succumbing to his injuries.
Washington Agreement: Geneva, the hour of truth for Kinshasa and Kigali
“Washington Agreement: Geneva, the hour of truth for Kinshasa and Kigali,” is the headline of LE POTENTIEL.
According to the newspaper, representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are expected in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 16 and 17, 2026, for a new meeting.
The meeting will focus on monitoring the implementation of the Washington Agreement, signed on June 27, 2025, between Kinshasa and Kigali, in the presence, among others, of representatives of the United States, Qatar, Togo and the African Union Commission.
September 2026 parliamentary session: National Assembly and Senate coordinate their work
According to LA RÉFÉRENCE PLUS, the bureaux of the National Assembly and the Senate held a working session yesterday, Wednesday, devoted to coordinating their activities during the ordinary September 2026 session.
The meeting was aimed in particular at harmonizing the agendas of the two chambers and streamlining the parliamentary calendar in order to ensure better coordination of their proceedings.
Judith Suminwa’s leadership and the 2027 Finance Bill
Let us continue this press review with LA PERCEE, which carries an article on Prime Minister Judith Suminwa’s leadership following the submission of the 2027 Finance Bill.
Through this bill, the executive intends to translate into budgetary terms the various actions undertaken in priority sectors.
DRC seeks new momentum in implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
The Democratic Republic of Congo wants to give new impetus to the implementation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights in the extractive sector.
INFOS27 reports that Human Rights Minister Samuel Mbemba Kabuya launched a roundtable in Kinshasa on Tuesday, bringing together public authorities, diplomats, companies, technical and financial partners, civil society organizations and local communities to discuss the implementation of the National Action Plan.
Haut-Katanga: deadly road accident claims dozens of lives
In Haut-Katanga Province, a serious road accident occurred on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, about 30 kilometres from the village of Kyubi, in Mitwaba Territory.
According to RFI.FR, a truck carrying both passengers and goods ended up in a river.
The provincial minister put the death toll at 33. However, independent sources reported that 41 passengers had died.
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