The French President François Hollande has attacked DRC government for surffocating democracy and recognistion of political opposition.
Hollande made the remarks Tuesday October 9, during a joint press conference with the secretary general of the UN.
The French Leader also denounced the situation in Eastern DRC saying, “The situation is totally unacceptable in terms of human rights, democracy and the recognition of the opposition Democratic Republic of Congo.”
Hollande will travel to Kinshasa on October 13 to hold the 14th Summit of the Francophonie, held for the first time in Central Africa.
Through the Francophonie Summit will be held in Kinshasa, Hollande said he also sees the opportunity to tell Africans that the French language is theirs, but it also involves values, principles, among which there are democracy, good governance and the fight against all corruptions.
Since his election to the French presidency, it is also the first time that Hollande makes his first trip to Africa.
This first trip to Africa aims at ..according to him, not to differentiate himself from his predecessors, but bringing a message of hope.
“We need to bring a message of confidence to Africans, a message of solidarity with their development, a message of friendship because we need a vibrant Africa,” said Hollande.
However, DRC’s government spokesman Lambert Mende responded, “We are the most advanced country in the rights of the opposition.”
Mende proposed that the French president should “supplement the information” to make his trip to Kinshasa “very useful”.
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