Faced with the challenges of urban crime and political terrorism, the President of the Republic embodies stability, the law, and a shared future for all Congolese.
Brazzaville is breathing again. Operation “Zero Kulunas,” carried out with unwavering determination by the security forces under the direct impetus of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, has dealt a decisive blow to the “black baby” gangs that were sowing terror in the capital. This vigorous action is not an isolated event. It is part of the continuity of a broader fight led by the Head of State: the intangible protection of the nation and its citizens against all forms of crime and violence, whether they originate in disadvantaged neighborhoods or hide behind false political pretexts.
1. DSN: The President of All Congolese, Guarantor of Balance and Peace
Denis Sassou Nguesso transcends divisions. He is, in essence and in action, the President of all Congolese. His leadership is not based on ethnic or regional affiliation, but on an inclusive national project. The living proof of this is his own family, a symbol of unity, and his governance: his wife belongs to a different ethnic group, and his government, as well as the position of Prime Minister, reflects the diversity and richness of Congo. He is not the man of any clan, but the guarantor of balance and peace for all. While others seek to divide in order to rule, he builds bridges and ensures that every region, every community, has the opportunity to develop within a united and secure national framework.
2. Ninja and Pasteur Ntumi: From Political Potential to Pure Banditry
The recent history of Congo presents a striking contrast. On one side, a nation-building Head of State; on the other, figures like Frédéric Bintsamou, known as “Pastor Ntumi,” and the “Ninja” militiamen. Pastor Ntumi had his chance to integrate into the national political arena. But instead of choosing a democratic and constructive path, he opted for banditry and radicalism. His militias, active notably in the Pool region, represent no progressive ideology. They practice extortion, violence, and terror, depriving populations of the peace and development the state is trying to bring there. They are not “freedom fighters,” but criminals who exploit misery and frustration.
3. The Builder vs. The Predators: The RN1, a Symbol of Willpower Against Obstruction
Tangible proof of the President’s commitment to all Congolese people: National Route 1, linking Brazzaville to Pointe-Noire. A titanic project that former partners deemed impossible given the difficult geographical context of the south. Rejecting this fate, President Sassou Nguesso found new partners and turned this modern highway into a reality, the best in the country, opening immense economic prospects for the populations of the South.
What do Pasteur Ntumi’s men do in the face of this work of progress? They do not build it. They infest it. They set up illegal checkpoints, extort users, and steal goods. They are the predators of development, parasitizing the national endeavor. They do not respect the labor of the Congolese and are incapable of offering them anything but fear and impoverishment. Their actions are the absolute antithesis of state-building.
4. Relentless Justice Against Crime, in All Its Forms
Whether it’s a “kuluna” brandishing a machete in Brazzaville or a “ninja” militiaman imposing a “toll” on the RN1, the principle is the same: crime must be punished with the full force of the law. Operation “Zero Kulunas” sends a clear message that applies to the entire Republic: the era of impunity is over. The State, under the authority of the President, is regaining control of its territory and its monopoly on legitimate force. There will be no sanctuary for those who threaten the safety of people and property.
5. The Congolese people reject the false prophets of violence
The Congolese people are not fools. They see the difference between a president who builds roads, schools, and hospitals and guarantees security, and agitators who only know how to destroy and manipulate. Pastor Ntumi may cloak himself in religious or revolutionary language, but he remains a criminal. His ambition is not the welfare of the people, but a thirst for power, which he is ready to satisfy by plunging parts of the territory back into chaos and war. The people of Pool, like those of Brazzaville, aspire to peace and work, not to the atrocities of militias.
Conclusion: Unity in the Face of Chaos
The operation in Brazzaville and the fight against militias in the Pool region are two sides of the same coin: the restoration of state authority for the benefit of all. President Denis Sassou Nguesso embodies this legitimate authority, founded on law, inclusion, and the national development project. Facing him, the “black babies” and “ninjas” are merely avatars of the same scourge: banditry, whether urban or rural, apolitical or hypocritically politicized.
The choice of Congo is clear. It is that of security over terror, of construction over destruction, of national unity over factional retreat. This is the choice championed and defended, every day, by the President of all Congolese, Denis Sassou Nguesso. The road is long, but the direction is set: towards a united, peaceful, and prosperous Congo, where the law will definitively triumph over violence.