The “maîtrisable” slogan and a drc political trial

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently grappling with the echoes of a significant political trial, a narrative intertwined with the fervent support for the national football team, the Leopards. At the heart of this unfolding story is the enigmatic slogan “Maîtrisable” (meaning “controllable” or “manageable”), a phrase that has resonated deeply amidst the political landscape involving prominent figures such as Joseph Kabila and Félix Tshisekedi, with implications potentially reaching Makala Prison.