Higher Education in DRC: Minister Questioned in Senate on University Quality

Minister of Higher Education, Marie-Thérèse Sombo Ayanne, was questioned in the Senate about the quality of universities in the DRC during a session on April 29. Senators denounced the degradation of infrastructure and the lack of motivation among academic staff. The minister acknowledged the system's weaknesses and requested a 48-hour extension to provide detailed responses. Lawmakers called for investments to prevent the collapse of the university system.