President Félix Tshisekedi emphasized the importance of this operation during his speech before Parliament. He stated that "population identification is a national priority," insisting that every Congolese citizen deserves to have an identity card. This process follows several failed attempts in recent years.

According to sources close to the matter, operations will begin in a few weeks and will take place in phases. The first phase will involve enrollment and the dispatch of teams to the field to collect the necessary data. Local officials will also be integrated into this process.

This initiative comes in a context where the DRC has long suffered from a lack of effective administrative infrastructure. A general census of the population and housing was promised for 2021 but was not carried out due to budgetary constraints, as reported by LE JOURNAL.AFRICA in our columns last March.

Experts believe that this new initiative could help improve the country's administrative management and strengthen the civic rights of Congolese citizens. However, effective implementation remains a challenge, given the history of delays and bureaucratic obstacles in the country.

The public-private partnership planned for this operation could also attract foreign investments, which would be beneficial for local economic development. However, details regarding the private partners involved have not yet been disclosed.

The coming weeks will be crucial for the success of this operation, which could mark a turning point in administrative management in the DRC. Citizens are eagerly awaiting to see how this initiative will take shape on the ground.