Press Review of 12 June 2006
Today's local press mainly focuses on the UN Security Council's visit to DRC. Besides, the local press comments upon the UN Security Council's message conveyed by Ambassador Jean-Marc De La Sablière in support of the DRC electoral process. Le Potentiel (Pro-opposition) quotes Ambassador Jean Marc De…
Press Review of 8 June 2006
Today's local papers mainly focus on the UN Security Council's visit to DRC. The UN Security Council due to arrive in Kinshasa this Saturday 10 June 2006, had visited the DRC last November 2005. The purpose of this visit "is to reiterate the United Nations' determination to help the Congolese to go…
Press Review of 7 June 2006
At the approach of 30 July 2006, date for the holding of the presidential and legislative elections, the electoral process continues to be the main topic in the local press. L'Observateur quotes President Joseph Kabila as declaring from North Katanga yesterday, "Elections must be held on 30 July…
Press Review of 6 June 2006
Will there be any political talks by 30 June 2006? - The question is commented on by today's local press. In this respect, Le Phare reports, "the International Community has opted for the holding of political talks by all DRC major stakeholders." The paper therefore infers, "Political talks are now…
Press Review of 2 June 2006
Today's local papers review the political and security situations in the country. Le Potentiel focuses on Government's activities as the elections are drawing nearer. The paper sees "the need for the designation of a neutral Prime Minister in view of the persistent inter-institutional crisis." The…
Press Review of 1 June 2006
Security situation in DRC, the pro and anti-political talks before 30 June marches and Pastor Kuthino's trial are the dominant issues in today's local press. The headlines in Le Potentiel read: "Silence around the dormant rebellion of the 83rd brigade of FARDC." The paper echoes the Administrator of…
Press Review of 29 May 2006
The upcoming visit of the UN Security Council to DRC, the latest developments on the 32 mercenaries' story and the refusal by DRC Government to grant accreditation to RFI special envoy are the major topics in today's local papers. With reference to the UN Security Council's visit to DRC due on 11…
Press Review of 24 May 2006
The 32 mercenaries presented by the Government at the Provincial Police Inspection is the lead story in today's local papers. "The Minister of Home Affairs, Decentralization and Security presented to the press on Tuesday 23 May at the Provincial Police Inspection 32 mercenaries who entered the DRC…
Press Review of 19 May 2006
Pasteur Kuthino's arrest and the securitization of the electoral process are the major issues in today's local press. "Kuthino's case: JP Bemba files complaint against Governor Kimbembe", reports Le Palmarès, indicating that the Vice-President is suing Governor of Kinshasa for false accusations…
Press Review of 18 May 2006
The commemoration of Laurent Désiré Kabila's accession to power on 17 May 1997 and Pasteur Kuthino's arrest are the major issues commented by today's local papers. The headlines in L'Observateur read: "17 May: Vital Kamerhe discloses President Joseph Kabila's vision for the DRC." The Secretary…
Press Review of 16 May 2006
Today's local press further focus on Pastor Fernando Kuthino's story. The headlines in Le Palmarès read: "Joseph Kabila and Jean Pierre Bemba at daggers drawn over Kuthino's dossier." The paper says, "Jean-Pierre Bemba is angered by the close aids of President Joseph Kabila's accusations that he…
Press Review of 15 May 2006
The arrest of Pastor Fernando Kuthino, spiritual leader of the church known as "Armée de victoire" is the lead story in today's local press. The headlines in La Référence Plus read: Kuthino Fernando Under Arrest, a Week after His Return from Exile in France. "The pastor was interrogated for illegal…