Democratic Republic of Congo: Trump, between hope and political disillusionment.

Since his meteoric rise on the American political scene, Donald Trump has always managed to arouse admiration, controversy and sometimes even a touch of anxiety. The Congolese, sometimes in search of change, see in this return of the former president a glimmer of hope. But beware of illusions: this could also be the beginning of a new, even more tumultuous era.

Congolese in search of a political messiah

The Democratic Republic of Congo is a country where politics often rhymes with disenchantment. Between unfulfilled promises and political actors with dubious motivations, the population is suffering. While some speak of the emergence of a new charismatic leader, many are turning to Trump as a potential remedy for their ills. It is better to know if this hope is not based on wind.

The Trumpist strategy: an exportable model?

Trump's communication strategies have revolutionized the American political landscape. This direct and often provocative style plays on emotions. Could Congolese elected officials draw inspiration from it to seduce their voters? That said, it would be risky to import this type of political tenderness without discernment. Congolese problems cannot be summed up in verbal sallies, but require concrete solutions and serious measures.

Towards a new horizon or a dead end?

Finally, Trump's return raises questions about the continent's geopolitical future. On the one hand, the idea of ​​a rapprochement between the DRC and the Trump administration could raise hopes of increased aid in the fight against corruption and economic development. On the other, this tendency to rely too much on a strongman could also open the door to new disillusionment. The risk would be to call into question the democratic advances, already feeble.

The Congolese must therefore remain lucid in the face of this call of the foot. Trump could be a temporary solution to chronic problems, but real reform requires above all a collective awareness and a sincere commitment of all national actors. In the end, the return of Trump could well be nothing more than a mirage in the political desert of Congo.