In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), concerns are growing over the role of informal youth groups linked to the ruling party as the country moves closer to the 2028 elections and possible constitutional changes.According to the report, these groups are increasingly being accused of acting like violent militias, especially in the capital, Kinshasa.

One of the key figures mentioned is Ngandu wa Ngandu Kennedy, also known as ‘Anti-balles’, who is associated with the Force du Progrès in the Ngaliema area, an organisation linked to the ruling party.

On 9 February 2026, he appeared in a video showing him free after previously facing a death sentence, which was later reduced to two years in prison, a sentence he was considered to have already served.This development has raised questions about accountability and justice in politically connected cases.

The article highlights growing fears that such groups, which are informally tied to political structures, may be operating with little oversight and are accused of using violence and intimidation in the capital.Critics say their actions contribute to insecurity and weaken trust in public institutions.

At the same time, the political climate in the DRC is becoming more tense as discussions around constitutional changes ahead of the 2028 elections continue, raising concerns about power consolidation and political stability.

Overall, the situation reflects deeper challenges in governance, where youth political mobilisation, security enforcement, and party-linked organisations may be overlapping in ways that create tension on the streets of Kinshasa.The report suggests that without clearer regulation and accountability, such groups could further escalate instability in urban areas.