Kinshasa, January 20th, 2026 (CPA) – The reforms undertaken by the Ministry in charge of Justice of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been explained to the Congolese Coordination of the Diaspora in Switzerland (Codicos) during a conference in Lausanne, according to the minister’s account X consulted on Tuesday by CPA.
‘I have shared transparently the reforms undertaken since my arrival at the Ministry in charge of Justice, as well as the challenges encountered. I have, in particular, clarified the persistent misunderstandings surrounding my Ministry’s powers concerning the phenomenon of the ‘kuluna’,” has written Guillaume Ngefa, Minister of State, Minister in charge of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, on his X account. And to add: ‘The re-establishment of public order is the responsibility of the Ministry in charge of the Interior; the Justice Department intervenes when the facts become criminal offences’, specifying that this detail is essential for a proper understanding of the State’s action.
Minister Ngefa has explained that he has also referred to the administrative disorder and mafia networks involved in the fraudulent production of official documents that he has found upon his arrival, and that firm measures had been taken, with more to follow, to restore the integrity and credibility of the country’s institutions.
According to him, the presence of Congolese entrepreneurs based in Switzerland has enriched these exchanges because of their concerns about the business climate and legal certainty.
They have received clear answers, because justice, in his view, must be a pillar of trust for all the economic actors. This meeting in Lausanne will remain a memorable moment, a sincere dialogue, a sharing of truth, and a renewed hope between the diaspora and the institutions of the Republic, has supported this member of the Suminwa Government.
‘Together, we will continue to build a solid, transparent rule of law that serves everyone,’ he has added. In addition, this retired United Nations official has expressed his deep gratitude to Codicos for the hospitality he has received in Lausanne (Switzerland), noting that during these exchanges, Augustin Mukamba, president of this organisation, has reminded him of the importance of these spaces for direct exchange. ‘I have been touched by his words and by the spirit of openness and responsibility that animated our discussions. Listening, dialogue and accountability: for me, this is a duty, and I am fully committed to it,’ he has emphasised. ‘Seeing our compatriots gathered together from all over Switzerland testifies to the strength of the bond that unites the diaspora with the governance, justice and future of our country,’ he has concluded.