Media and political power in the DRC

This book looks at the evolution of the media in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the Second to the Third Republic, the political context in which they evolved, and the different relationships they established with power throughout this period. In the first part, this book presents a general overview of political power, the media and communication policies in the world. In the second part, the book looks specifically at the political history of Zaire from Mobutu to the DRC under Kabila, and also examines the evolution of the media and the role they have played. In the third part, this book identifies three relationships between power and media in the DRC, including: subordination, emancipation and accompaniment, as well as their repercussions on media content. This book is also a policy document for peace and development journalism in the DRC. It supports the promotion of conflict-sensitive media and advocates for the development of solution journalism. The book is a policy paper for peace and development journalism in the DRC, and it supports the promotion of conflict-sensitive media and advocates for the development of solution journalism, which highlights the bringers of hope, who are far more numerous than the destroyers and are often ignored by the media.