Pimbo, August 18th, 2026 (CPA). – The military governor of Ituri province, in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has reaffirmed on Tuesday the Head of State’s determination to restore lasting peace in the province, particularly in the territory of Djugu, CPA has noticed. “The Head of State, His Excellency Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Republic, is determined to restore peace in Ituri Province,” has declared the military governor, Major-General Gaby Kasongo. He has acknowledged the severe consequences of the conflicts that have affected the territory of Djugu, notably the separation of families, the displacement of people and the disruption of educational and commercial activities. “I am fully aware that the territory of Djugu has suffered greatly as a result of the conflicts. In this territory, we have seen families separated and displaced. We have also witnessed the disruption of educational and commercial activities,” he has added.
He has called on the population to put the conflicts behind them and look to the future, prioritising peace, social cohesion and reconstruction. “We must not remain trapped in this prison of the past that has caused us so much harm. To you, fathers and mothers, I ask that we turn the page on the past once and for all so that we can devote ourselves to the future,” he has continued. The military governor, Major-General Gaby Kasongo, has also announced that efforts would continue to rehabilitate infrastructure, particularly roads and healthcare facilities, which are considered essential to restoring normal living conditions for the population. “We are going to repair the roads; we are going to repair the hospitals. That is why we must work towards genuine peace,” he has concluded.ACP/