Haut-Katanga: the public demonstrations forbidden in Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi, January 28^th, 2026 (CPA) – The public demonstrations have been forbidden until further notice by the mayor of Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga province (south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo), according to a statement from the urban authority, a copy of which was received on Wednesday by CPA. ‘It is strictly forbidden to organise, without prior authorisation, markets, public demonstrations, gatherings, meetings or any kind of assembly of any nature whatsoever throughout the city of Lubumbashi until further notice,’ it is read in the statement signed by the interim mayor of Lubumbashi, Joyce Tunda Kazadi. On this occasion, the interim mayor, Joyce Tunda Kazadi, has instructed the burgomasters of the municipalities and other relevant services to ensure strict compliance with this instruction. ACP/