The Suspension of General Sylvain Ekenge: Implications for Military Communication, Governance, and Organizational Morale in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Image Source: Congo Live News Kinshasa, 30 December 2025 — The suspension of General‑Major Sylvain Ekenge as spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) by the President has sparked widespread reactions across the nation. The role of a spokesperson is pivotal in fostering public perception of the FARDC. He was accused of discriminatory remarks warning male Congolese not to marry women from the 7u75i community, whom he labelled as “secret agents of Rwanda intelligence”. Some hail him as a patriot who revealed a conspiracy. Others blame him as an imprudent warlord, willing to ignite ethnic tensions in the sub-region. A few argue that he should be reassigned to a different post. While emotions run high across social media and public forums, the state must use administrative procedures that include logical and institutional response. Mohammed Asaduzzaman and Petri Virtanen note that sustainable organizations are built on principles of accountability a...