Kinshasa, February 18th, 2026 (CPA) – The Minister in charge of Justice traveled to Mbuji-Mayi, provincial capital of Kasaï Oriental in central Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to assess the actual functioning of the courts in this part of the country, according to his X account consulted Wednesday by CPA. “I have arrived in Mbuji-Mayi, in the heart of Kasaï Oriental, for an official mission. This trip allows me to assess the actual functioning of the courts,” wrote Guillaume Ngefa, Minister of State in charge of Justice and Keeper of the Seals.
“I remain convinced that the transformation of our justice system requires a regular presence in the field, listening, and a direct understanding of the realities experienced by our fellow citizens,” he continued. Minister of State Ngefa also specified that during his stay, he would meet with provincial authorities and stakeholders in the judicial sector, while visiting penitentiary and judicial services to evaluate their functioning and strengthen coordination of his actions. The same source further indicated that the Minister of Justice also met with traditional authorities, who presented their grievances to him.
Among the objectives of his visit, the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals aims to identify the challenges faced by the services under his ministry’s supervision, with a view to considering concrete improvements for the benefit of litigants.