RDC: Communique de Presse Conjoint des Missions d’Observation Electoral en RDC – Appel a la Sagesse et au Fair-Play Electoral (09.01.2019)

Media statement following a meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Edgar Lungu (09.01.2019)

Presidents Ramaphosa and Lungu have called on Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to speedily finalise the vote tabulation and release the election results in order to maintain the credibility of elections.

PRETORIA, South Africa, January 9, 2019 – Today 9th January 2019, H.E. President Cyril Ramaphosa received H.E. President Lungu of the Republic of Zambia and the SADC Chairperson for the Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation who is on a working visit to South Africa.

During their meeting, the two Presidents were briefed by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Zambia, Hon. Joseph Malanj who led the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) during elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Presidents Ramaphosa and Lungu reiterated comments made by SEOM that considering the number of voters, the vast area had to be covered and the new technology implemented by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI),  the elections were generally  peaceful and the right to vote was protected.

The two Presidents commended MONUSCO and the DRC security forces for supporting CENI in ensuring that the people vote in a peaceful and secure environment.

Presidents Ramaphosa and Lungu have called on CENI to speedily finalise the vote tabulation and release the election results in order to maintain the credibility of elections. The two Presidents underscored that the delay in releasing the results of the elections can lead to suspicions and compromise peace and stability of the country.

The two Presidents also called on all the political parties and the generality of Congolese to remain calm and exercise total restraint while waiting for CENI a constitutionally mandated authority to release the final results.

The two Presidents agreed to monitor the situation in DRC and committed SADC’s support and solidarity.

RDC: Declaration des Candidats President de la Republique du 08 Janvier 2019 (08.01.2019)

RDC: UDPS – Point de Presse Secretaire General Tenu le 08 Janvier 2019 (08.01.2019)

RDC: Point de Presse de la MOE SYMOCEL sur l’observation de l’evolution de la compilation des resultats dans les centres de compilation des resultats (CLCR) au 08 janvier 2019 (08.01.2019)

RDC: Communique de l’Eglise du Christ au Congo en Rapport avec les Scrutins Directs combines du 30 Decembre 2018 (08.01.2019)

Opinion: Mzee is aiding the RNC and FDLR in the DRC!

Certainly, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is true to himself and his own personal gains. If there was someone to own and support militias within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Why do I say that, well, he earns fortunes on conflict minerals exported through Entebbe International Airport and gold refined in Entebbe as well. Therefore, the recent reports aren’t new in a way, but the senses of it.

In the past, Museveni has together with other neighbours supported the rebellion of M-23 and other outfits. It has been because of potential of exploits, but also direct control in the mineral rich Republic. That is what the President does to enrich himself on others suffering.

We can now, see from both Virunga Times and New Times, the connections and the way things are going. That Museveni are scheming again, this as in the recent months, FDLR or M.R.C.D. have attacked Rwandan soil. While the Group of Experts report from the UN on the 31st December 2018, proved a connection of support of the FDLR in Uganda. As the reported stated that, there was a meeting with Philemon Mateke, Uganda’s state minister for regional affairs, telling the objective from Museveni; while the FDLR operatives was later arrested on the border into DRC.

Here is the two important pieces of intelligence:

Indeed, this rigour on the part of the report’s authors is likely the reason that made Kayumba Nyamwasa sufficiently panicky to feel compelled to gather a few of his trusted partners in crime to think about ways to avert what is clearly an impending UN sanctions regime against him. Kayumba’s peronal assistant, Kennedy Gihana, and RNC financier Tribert Rujugiro’s publicist, David Himbara, were quickly mobilised and tasked with engaging media houses with the aim of undermining the UNGoE report, according to a source within top RNC circles. They were given talking points to deny that: Kayumba has ever travelled to the location of the operation base in the DRC; has any force anywhere; indeed, that he knows nothing of any “P5” formation” (Albert Rudatsimburwa – ‘Kayumba Nyamwasa in panic mode as sanctions loom’ 06.01.2019, link: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/kayumba-nyamwasa-panic-mode-sanctions-loom).

The objective, continued Museveni’s message, would be to gain support needed to popularize the rebellion in the international media and to bring attention to their shared cause. “Museveni is prepared to take the risk provided that they furnish him diplomatic cover that suggests that this is a broad-based rebel outfit with legitimate grievances,” according to an analyst familiar with politics of the region who happens to be aware of these goings-on” (…) “Most importantly, Museveni’s commitment for a “lasting solution” to their shared problem seemed to delight the representatives of the two outfits, who reassured the “messenger” that they were ready to close ranks in line with his guidance. As this website has reported, it is common practice for RNC senior officials to travel to Kampala where they are accorded protocol and armed security that at times is beyond what under normal circumstances is accorded even special visitors of the state. Indeed, their meetings with senior officials in security circles (particularly CMI and ISO) confirms that in the goals of FDLR and RNC, Museveni sees a shared interest worthy of serious investment” (James Wakabi – ‘MUSEVENI’S SUPPORT FOR RWANDA’S DISSIDENTS CONTINUES AS KAMPALA MEETING DETAILS REVEALED’ 07.01.2018, link: http://virungapost.com/2019/01/07/musevenis-support-for-rwandas-dissidents-continues-as-kampala-meeting-details-revealed/).

We know see, with these revelations, that there are conceptions and deceptions on the way. That both the militias, the government and the ones in-charge, planning and scheming behind closed doors. In meetings like gangsters and not keeping minutes, as they wants to get certain things out. That we see the activity and sponsorship directly from Museveni. This shows that he is gearing up again. For what real reason is not certain, until its revealed. What is clear, is that there is something sinister going-on. The Neighbours are sponsoring militias within the DRC and they are toying with each other with these forces for various of reasons and grievances. Who knows how this will end, but Museveni never stops to entertain these things, that is what is worrying. As he supporters and facilitate through Kisoro, Kasese and other places in Uganda, as the militias can cross easily into the porous borders there. Peace.

CENI: Mot de S.E.M. Le President de la CENI (06.01.2019)

Opinion: CENI Postpones the provincial results, they need more time to cook the results!

Well, the Elections of 30th December 2018 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which were supposed to be delivered the partial results today on the 6th January 2019. They are now officially postponed, if this isn’t a message, then nothing is. This is the CENI and the FCC preparing the results in their favour, as they need more time to cook the results. Even as the CENCO and Opposition knows there is something wrong with the authorities. Who are working on overtime, to secure fixed results. To say otherwise is naive at this point. 

The CENI, Kabila and FCC are playing with the public, as they are avoiding the delivery of the results, as they want to secure the numbers in their favour. There are nothing else to say at this stage. This is the misuse of power, lack of respect of the voters and the citizens. If they were respected, the CENI would deliver the counted numbers quicker and close to New Years Eve. As it shouldn’t be this hard to announce the counted results, as the verified polling stations forms should have been scanned or delivered within short amount time.

This is all deliberate acts of deception and taking the public for fools, as the CENI and administration there. Knows that CENCO and others, has results and provincial results, which states certain things. That CENI and Kabila will not accept. They are trying to forge a road, where the heir gets in power. That seems like whole idea.

Because today is the 6th January 2019, it has been 8 days since the polls. The CENI is trying to forge their way. While the authorities have ensured a black-out, so that information of the elections is not on social-media and elsewhere. As the evidence and partial results will not be spread. That is showing the works of the government, as they don’t trust the public or the freedom of information. As they have even continued to block the internet, social media and also SMS as well.

Therefore, we can really question and we can have a feeling why the CENI is doing this. They wouldn’t need this long time to deliver and ensure the announcement the results, unless, they needed time to cook the results. Because, it cannot be this hard to official announce the polls. Unless, they want to play the public for fools. Peace.

RDC: CSAC lettre du Theodore Ngoy – “Concerne: Notification Decision” (05.01.2019)