DR Congo, finally, is the country that provides the least reason for an optimistic attitude. The
government is struggling to embark on the path of democratic change. However, with the violent
conflicts of varying proportions ravaging the country for more than a decade, translating the idea of
democracy into reality seems as a lengthy journey. It is a very common phenomenon in Congo that
former rebel movements turn into political parties. However, they prefer to stay true to military
hierarchy, and even more to stay close to their weapons, posing a constant threat and creating an
atmosphere of permanent insecurity