Eastern DRC, subject of discussions at the Ministry in charge of Justice

Kinshasa, January 6^th, 2026 (CPA).- The Minister in charge of Justice of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has held talks on Tuesday with a White House correspondent on the situation in the east of the country, occupied by the M23-AFC group, according to the ministry’s X account consulted by CPA.  ‘Minister of State in charge of Justice Guillaume Ngefa and Hariana Veras Victoria have discussed the general situation in the country, with particular emphasis on the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo,’ it is read. According to the same source, this meeting between the two figures has demonstrated the Minister of Justice’s willingness to work together with all partners wishing to advance justice for the good of the Congolese people.  ‘I am here with my colleagues to explore the actions of the Ministry in charge of Justice and discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in the east,’ has declared the White House correspondent. She has also mentioned her fruitful meetings with other ministers and officials, including the presidents of the Senate and the National Assembly, the same source has indicated. The same source has also reported that during the meeting, Minister Guillaume Ngefa has highlighted the importance for his ministry of collecting and analysing data on the situation in the country, before emphasising the need for close collaboration with partners, such as the delegation present, to help find solutions to the current challenges. ACP/C.L