Kongo Central: 100 women leaders trained in women’s leadership and civic engagement

Matadi, October 14^th, 2026 (CPA):- One hundred (100)women leaders from various sectors of social andprofessional life have received a training on women’s leadership andcivic engagement in Matadi, Kongo Central, in the south-west of theDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC), CPA has learnt on Wednesday from an associative source.“Thetraining aimed to equip participants with the necessary skillsto effectively exercise their responsibilities, affirm theirleadership and contribute more to the public life andcommunity development,” Jonas Tshiombela, Coordinator of the NewCongolese Civil Society (NSCC), has declared.“Self-control, self-esteem, leadership ethics and public speakinghave been among the main themes that we have raised. Theparticipants have been equipped, in particular, with techniques for publicspeaking, conflict management and building self-confidence,”he has added.The Coordinator Tshiombela has indicatedthat the promotion of women must not be limited to the acknowledgement of theirplace in the society, but must also involve strengthening theircapacities to enable them to fully assume their responsibilities and topass on the knowledge acquired in their professional environment and community.He has pointed out that this initiative forms part of the dynamics of promoting women’s leadership andwomen’s participation in public life, in line with the guidelines of the President of the Republic, Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.Speaking on the issue of women’s representation in decision-making bodies in KongoCentral, Mr Tshiombela has deplored their low numbers, estimating that further efforts remain necessary to achieve a more equitable representation.One of the participants has notably expressed her satisfaction, believing that this training will enable women todevelop a new understanding of their capabilities and their role in society. The session has concluded with the awarding of certificates to the participants.