Politics - 30 September 2025
Kasaï-Oriental: Félix Tshisekedi expected this Sunday, 5 October, in Mbuji-Mayi
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, is expected on Sunday, 5 October 2025, in Mbuji-Mayi, the capital of Kasaï Oriental, for an official visit focused on the socio-economic development of the province. According to Governor Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo, the Head of State will inaugurate the official university of Mbuji-Mayi, inspect several infrastructure projects and meet with local authorities to discuss the revival of the Bakwanga Mining Company (MIBA), a declining pillar of the economy.
This presidential visit is raising high hopes among the population, who see it as an opportunity to revitalise employment and reinvigorate construction projects in this long-marginalised province.
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