DRC : Jean-Pierre Bemba decided to make his mark at defence

Appointed deputy prime minister accountable for defence on 23 March, Jean-Pierre Bemba has taken over from Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga within the midst of a serious safety disaster within the east of the nation. At a time when the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) are up towards M23 rebels supported by neighbouring Rwanda, the brand new defence minister is attempting to get to work as rapidly as potential on growing their energy.