The DR Congo is preparing to hold general elections, the second such election...

The DR Congo is preparing to hold general elections, the second such elections since those of 2006. It is important for us to grasp the full importance of this key period for our country. This period marks a confirmation of a definitive breaking with the spiral of violence and instability that has characterized our country over recent decades. We shall see it as a decisive phase that commits our people to a lasting democratic culture. Despite the multifaceted challenges that come with the electoral process, the National independent electoral commission, our people and the government are doing everything they can to hold transparent and credible elections despite a climate of calm. These elections are in the end are proof of a return to an effective peace that the men and women in our country have yearned for. Today, peace and security reign throughout the entirety of our nation. Our institutions are in place and operating correctly.