Kongo Central: installation of a provincial coordination of young Congolese writers

Kinshasa, November 26^th, 2025 (CPA) – A provincial coordinating body for the Association of Young Congolese Writers (Ajeco) has been installed in the province of Kongo Central, in the south-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in order to promote the activities of this organisation in the region, according to a press release consulted on Wednesday by CPA. « The Association of Young Congolese Writers is pleased to announce the official opening of its provincial branch in Kongo Central. Under the impetus of this new structure, a provincial co-ordinating body has been set up to ensure the effective dissemination of Ajeco’s activities in the region », it is read in the association’s press release. The document notes that the creation of this provincial coordination marks an important step in the mission of Ajeco, which works to promote literature, creativity, the spoken word and cultural commitment among young Congolese throughout the country. « Ajeco/Kongo Central aims to be a dynamic space where the literary spirit, creativity, constructive criticism and the training of young talent take centre stage. We invite young writers, artists, pupils, students and culture lovers from Central Kongo to join us in this great adventure », the press release has emphasised.  Note that this new coordination is made up of several members, including: Joyeux Ngoma (in charge of extension AJECO / Kongo central), Exaucee Umba (general secretary), Gabriel Diasolokele (in charge of programming and literary events) and Sam Kazadi (in charge of language promotion, research and cultural criticism. Created in 2011, the Ajeco offers a framework of visibility to young literary talent and contributes to the promotion of Congolese works (publications).