DRC: The 2024-2025 judicial year begins: President Félix Tshisekedi presides over the ceremony at the Council of State
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, in his capacity as Supreme Magistrate, attended the public, solemn, and itinerant hearing marking the 2024-2025 judicial year of the Council of State, held at the Palais du Peuple in Kinshasa.
This official event, in accordance with Article 24, paragraph 1 of the organic law governing the jurisdictions of the Administrative Order, underscores the importance of the rule of law and administrative justice in the governance of the DRC.
This judicial opening carries a solemn and symbolic character, reaffirming the commitment of the Congolese authorities to impartial and accessible justice, particularly in the administrative domain.
The Council of State plays a central role in overseeing the legality of administrative acts and in protecting the rights of citizens against public decisions. By participating in this event, President Tshisekedi emphasizes the importance of a strong and independent judicial institution for the development of a fair society that respects fundamental rights.
The President’s attendance at this judicial opening also embodies a determination to strengthen the institutions of the Republic and ensure their proper functioning.
