After his 5 days trip to Central Africa, Maxime Prevot’s recent media appearances on RFI, Jeune Afrique, and TV5 concerning his country’s supposed influence in the Great Lakes region, it seems his understanding of the situation in the DRC is oversimplified. His perspective appears to frame the Ugandan and Burundian armies solely as allies of the Congo, while considering Rwanda an adversary.
Notably absent from his analysis is any mention of the numerous rebel groups, militias, and Wazalendo elements actively involved in the conflict. It’s questionable how a meaningful role in resolving this complex situation can be played with such a limited grasp of the actors on the ground.
Furthermore, his repeated emphasis on his “boussole” and his proud acknowledgment of his involvement in the sanctions campaign, which ultimately failed to halt the war, highlight a poor mindset and a diplomatic misstep.
For those more informed, the significant discussions regarding the DRC, taking place in Doha, an event from which he was conspicuously absent, not even as an observer, is another proof that Belgium influence is inexistent and will never be, due to their biased position in the conflict.
This suggests that key players recognize a different set of stakeholders in these critical matters.
It seems that Belgium’s historical influence has long since diminished, a reality that may not yet be evident to Mr. Prevot and his country.
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