Despite the signing of a peace agreement materialized on Saturday night in the presence of the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, the Mobondo militiamen are still not laying down their arms.

In total, 5 people, including three young people and two seniors, were killed. Their bodies were taken back to the neighbouring villages, according to the provincial representative of Kwamouth, Moïse Makani, and a traditional leader from the village of Kimomo, Stany Libie.

They regretted that this new incursion took place on the same day as the reconciliation of two Teke communities in the Mai-Ndombe province and Yaka in Kwango, for the cessation of hostilities and the return to peace.

"This represents what kind of burying the hatchet when the situation is still not under control. These attackers continue to kill, even soldiers. Instead of taking sovereign measures, the Head of State opts for negotiation, regardless, the incidents continue," deplored the village head of Kimomo, Stany Libie.

"We are asking that the State take its responsibilities to put an end to this killing spree. These are not the first atrocities. You know the history of Enyele in Équateur, the history of Kamwena Nsapu and recently here, how the Minister of the Interior went down to Malemba-Nkulu. Today, it is not talked about. Why in Kwamouth, it's been almost two years and it continues," said the representative of Kwamouth, Moïse Makani, believing that force is the only solution to the security crisis.

It is worth noting that on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the African Union City, the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, reconciled two Teke and Yaka communities. He thanked the traditional chiefs from both sides to whom he promised "security and protection". He committed to personally visit the area and to award medals of merit to the traditional chiefs for their involvement in restoring peace to these entities. A peace that is still not yet tangible in view of this resurgence of insecurity in Kwamouth.

Gisèle Mbuyi