Kinshasa, June 2nd, 2026 (CPA). – Residents of the municipality of Kimbanseke, in eastern Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, were urged on Tuesday to freely go about their daily activities in a message from the municipal authority denouncing an alleged opposition-led “ghost town” operation planned for Wednesday.
“We invite our population to go about their activities tomorrow. There will be no ghost town operation. We also call upon our youth to avoid any manipulation by enemies of the Republic,” said Jeancy Nganga, Burgomaster of Kimbanseke municipality. On the occasion, he also encouraged residents to continue their activities as usual.
“Our country is experiencing a period of optimism under President Félix Tshisekedi. Today, we have a son of the country at the head of the Nation. We no longer need initiatives involving marches or actions intended to create distractions,” he stated. The municipal authority reassured residents regarding the security measures put in place to guarantee public safety and peace of mind. “As the foremost authority of Kimbanseke Commune, we are here to ensure peace and security for our population. Our mission is to protect them. It is in this spirit that we encourage them not to be afraid and to peacefully go about their daily activities,” he concluded. CPA/