Clarifying the status of Wazalendo: a priority to strengthen state authority

A study presented during a political café in Kinshasa recommends that the government clarify the status of Wazalendo to prevent abuses and strengthen state authority. Discussions focused on the legal framework of these self-defense groups, their oversight, and the risks of fragmentation of public authority. Élodie Tamozinda condemned the lack of coordination and abuses against civilians, highlighting the urgency of defining an official status for Wazalendo.