DRC: 'War is the worst thing': Nicolas Kazadi defends his budgetary record in wartime and advocates for peace

Nicolas Kazadi, former Minister of Finance, defended his budget management during the advance of the AFC/M23 in 2024, claiming he maintained the state's major expenditures despite the war. He described war as the 'worst thing' and expressed his desire not to prolong the conflict, highlighting the country's economic challenges. Kazadi supported the Washington agreement and the one with Rwanda, hoping they will lead to concrete results for economic development.