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How to define the "Sacred Union of the nation"? The debate is far from over. President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi and his main allies Jean-Pierre Bemba of the MLC and Moïse Katumbi of Ensemble pour la République discussed it during their latest meeting Wednesday evening in Kinshasa. They were joined by Jean-Marc Kabund, interim president of the UDPS. What was said?

With our correspondent in Kinshasa, Kamanda wa Kamanda Muzembe
As in their previous meeting on December 26, Jean-Pierre Bemba and Moïse Katumbi insisted on knowing the objective of the Sacred Union of the nation. What content does President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi give to his vision?
According to our sources, the two men emphasize the need to frame it within the needs and problems of daily life for Congolese people. Such as the persistence of insecurity and killings in the East, violations of territorial integrity, the economy, or free education which is experiencing difficult implementation.
To this list should be added basic rights that are not being respected: health, food, access to water and electricity... "It is important to prioritize a contract that reflects the priorities of governance in service of the people," says Chérubin Okende, national deputy of Moïse Katumbi's movement.
The massive arrival of FCC members worries the two Lamuka leaders, particularly the possibility of seeing former supporters of Joseph Kabila negotiate the presidency of the next National Assembly bureau.
Another subject: should one speak of reconciliation and consolidation of national cohesion? wonders someone close to Moïse Katumbi, who says he is waiting for the repatriation of the remains of President Mobutu and Prime Minister Tshombe.
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