"The run-up for the presidential elections has been launched," considers Le Potentiel. Candidates have started "refining their electoral strategies, and showing legitimate political ambitions," notes Le Potentiel.

Antoine Gizenga, candidate for the presidential run "finally decided to pay his registration fees" whilst "RCD opted for standing for the polls at all levels," indicates L'Avenir. Having made such a decision, RCD "has come to the rescue of the electoral process" considers Le Phare. "Azarias Ruberwa has clearly complied with the recommendations made by International Community's representatives while visiting Kinshasa," says Le Phare. By returning to "a better frame of mind, RCD has not placed its own political profits over national interest, not even those of its members, native of the disputed territories and entities," highlights Le Phare.

"The ball is now in the court of President Kabila who must prove that he is a peacemaker by sorting out the (Minembwe, Bunyakiri, Buzi and Kasha) issues," adds Le Potentiel, echoing RCD leader, Azarias Ruberwa's statement.

By joining the electoral process "Palu and RCD have differentiated themselves from UDPS which still gives no signal of his willingness to run for the elections," notes L'Avenir.

In other news, the chairman of the African Union has dispatched to Kinshasa a delegation to "re-launch talks with Etienne Tshisekedi," indicates Le Phare. Moreover, DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs conferred with UDPS leader "over the all-inclusive electoral process," further says Le Potentiel.