From the sacred lands of Nkamba, the New Jerusalem, Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Lohanga Konga Jospin championed a spiritual and diplomatic revolution. As the DRC commemorates the struggle of Saint Papa Simon Kimbangu, the official recognition of Nkamba as a “Holy City” marks the beginning of a new era where Kimbanguism becomes a vehicle for peace and development for Africa and the world.
The Historic Impetus of the Head of State
On Friday, April 10, the emotion was palpable in Nkamba. Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Lohanga Konga made a point of acknowledging the decisive action of the President of the Republic, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. By officially instructing the Ministers of Justice, Culture, and the Interior to formally recognize Nkamba as a Holy City, the Head of State is not merely fulfilling a promise: he is realizing a vision inspired by his faith for a radiant Congo.
“What was launched in Nkamba is the fruit of a vision for the splendor of our nation,” recalled Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Lohanga, emphasizing that this administrative advancement is the foundation for a much broader influence.
The “Path of Passion”: Between Faith and Development
At the heart of this declaration lies the desire to correct the errors of the 1921 colonial administration by returning to the source. Drawing on the scholarly work of Professor Dr. Papa Bituvuidi Kiangani Zacko, Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Lohanga Konga spoke of the “Path of Passion.”
This legacy of Papa Simon Kimbangu, now carried on by His Divinity Papa Simon Kimbangu Kiangani, is not limited to spirituality. It is embodied in a multidimensional development project:
• Complete connectivity by air, land, sea, and rail.
• A transformation aimed at generating worldwide interest and admiration for the Congolese model.
Kimbanguist diplomacy for African unity
One of the key points of this announcement lies in Nkamba’s unprecedented diplomatic outreach. Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Lohanga Konga announced that the Holy City will soon have diplomatic representation within the African Union and other international organizations.
The objective is clear: to raise the banner of Kimbanguism not only in the DRC, but also in the nine neighboring countries. This initiative aims to promote:
1. Regional integration and geopolitical balance.
2. The dignity of indigenous peoples on their lands.
3. Peaceful coexistence, by offering a model of respectful reception for migrants.
A message of world peace
For Ambassador-at-Large Dr. Lohanga Konga, Kimbanguism is the key to world peace. Following the guidance of the Spiritual Leader and his direct advisor, Kimbanguist diplomacy aims to be a bulwark against division and a bridge between peoples.
The address concluded on a note of serenity and admiration, recalling that everything being accomplished today in Nkamba is the fulfillment of a promise made more than a century ago, for the salvation of the African conscience and the harmony of the world.
The Editorial Staff
