In the Congolese media arena, some officials appear to have turned distortion and manipulation into their preferred political weapon. Patrick Muyaya, the Minister of Communication and spokesperson for the Congolese government, has once again flooded social media with misleading narratives, twisted statements, and large-scale falsehoods designed to shape public perception.
Masquerading as an analyst, he presents himself as a defender of truth—even though his claims crumble the moment they are confronted with verifiable facts. This persistent pattern of disinformation is not mere overcommunication; it is a calculated deception that undermines the credibility of official institutions and fuels confusion in an already fragile environment.
In sharp contrast, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, stepped in to restore factual clarity with surgical precision. Posting on X, he reminded the public that President Tshisekedi—just like President Kagame—had indeed confirmed his participation in the Washington summit, which was originally scheduled for November 13, 2025, before the U.S. administration postponed it at the last minute.
He further noted that the meeting’s purpose was to finalize the Regional Economic Integration Framework (CIER), a document already approved and initialed by all parties involved, including the U.S. mediator.
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This clear, fact-based reminder exposes the wide gap between reality and the narrative crafted by Patrick Muyaya. It highlights the emptiness of his claims to informational authority and the dangers of building political communication on fabrication rather than fact.
More than a simple correction, Amb. Nduhungirehe’s intervention serves as a stark warning. In a region where diplomacy directly influences political and social stability, spreading falsehoods under the guise of expertise is not only irresponsible—it is a betrayal of the public interest and a direct threat to ongoing peace efforts.
Official communication, if it is to maintain legitimacy, must be anchored in verifiable truth, not speculation or propaganda. By choosing to speak with clarity and courage, Minister Nduhungirehe demonstrates that restoring truth is not optional; it is a strategic and moral imperative.
And while Muyaya retreats further into his fictional narratives, reality—unyielding and indisputable—reasserts itself. The lesson is straightforward: in modern diplomacy, truth is more powerful than any propaganda, and only rigorous, honest communication can safeguard credibility and uphold the trust of the people.
