Pasadena, CA (PinionNewswire) — A landmark in African political thought, Congo-Kinshasa: 65 Ans en Dérives by Professor Felix Kaputu emerges as one of the most urgent, penetrating works on the Democratic Republic of Congo in decades. Drawing from decades of interdisciplinary research and grounded in field evidence, Kaputu dissects the systemic dysfunctions of Congolese leadership, colonial residues, and tribal instrumentalization.

Arriving at a moment of renewed national introspection, the book engages intellectual giants such as Fanon, Mbembe, Bayart, and Ricœur, while centering on a contemporary political pivot: the 2025 “Dodekaprogramme” introduced by former President Joseph Kabila. Rather than positioning Kabila as a relic of authoritarian rule, Kaputu reinterprets his reemergence as a possible blueprint for ethical, inclusive governance.

“This is not just a political analysis — it is a document of civic awakening,” says Kaputu. “It’s
time to shift from critique to construction.”

A Visionary Work for a Critical Generation

Released this summer, Congo-Kinshasa: 65 Ans en Dérives is already being recognized as a vital contribution to African political thought and postcolonial studies. Drawing on thinkers like Fanon, Mbembe, Ricœur, Mamdani, and Bayart, Kaputu centers the lived realities of the Congolese people as the foundation for national transformation.

Blending theory, history, and field-based insight, the book offers a clear, accessible roadmap for rethinking power and responsibility in one of Africa’s most complex nations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felix Kaputu, PhD, is a Congolese scholar, author, and professor with specialties in Cultural/Political Anthropology, Postcolonial Studies, International Human Rights, Comparative Literature and Cultures, International Conflict, and African Governance. A former Fulbright Scholar and global lecturer, he is known for his work on collective memory, political reform, and social healing in post-conflict societies.