The coalition of rebel groups that have taken over the precincts in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are now reported to be undertaking some construction projects in the areas.
In what is being described as strange development, the Congo River Alliance (AFC) and their rebel partners, March 23 are mobilizing machinery for road construction projects in their occupied parts of DR Congo, precisely the province of North Kivu.
The coalition of AFC and M23 movements has officially launched the construction of the road connecting Sake and Masisi all the way to Walikale, stretching 56 kilometers, which they say is an essential step toward transforming North Kivu’s infrastructure and empowering its people.
AFC and M23 are financing the Road Project (RP 1029) works through an enterprise known as ‘Delta Two Construction SARL.’
The rebels claim that for decades, the province of North Kivu had been neglected by the previous DR Congo governments including the current one headed by President Félix Tshisekedi.
As far as the rebel groups are concerned the province was abandoned with no roads, community development, or basic services.
It is not known where the rebels got the machinery from, but being well-funded they have been able to get hold of tractors and bulldozers, setting out to work on the infrastructure boasting to have heard and responded to the people’s demands in action.
The AFC and M23 Rebel groups said they have also successfully managed to pump clean water across the city of Goma, with the service said to be surpassing even the earlier demands.
As far as the rebels are concerned, they have also managed to ensure that the people in the Northern Province get uninterrupted electricity power around the clock and throughout the week.
On the other hand, there are no updates yet, regarding the ceasefire and agreed peace process between the rebels and the government of President Felix Tshisekedi sitting in the Capital Kinshasa.
Observers say the fact that the rebels have started undertaking development projects in their area of occupancy, may mean that the fighting groups intend to fully take control of Eastern Congo.