[ Étude de l’incidence du conflit Teke-Yaka sur le vécu des familles d’accueil de la ville de Kenge dans la province de Kwango en République Démocratique du Congo ]
Jules Kapay Mangumbu1, Crispin Mubelo Mayoyo2, Mado Mayamba Mungwelo3, Gisèle Zunzu Makiese4, Esperance Mitondo Mayimona5, Bernadette Kukuluka Bisaka6, and Jean Baptiste Mvunzi Nzundu7
1 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
2 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
3 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
4 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
5 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
6 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
7 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
Original language: French
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Etymologically, conflict refers to opposition between two or more individuals whose ideas, interests, or expectations diverge. Four main types are generally recognized: conflicts of interests, ideas, individuals, and positions. Our study examines the impact of the Teke-Yaka conflict on host families in the city of Kenge, Kwango province. The objective was to assess how this conflict has affected the daily lives of households hosting displaced persons. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted on a sample of sixty (60) displaced persons who fled the Batéké plateau and sought refuge with families in Kenge, Kwilu province. Among respondents, 60% were men and 40% women. The predominant age group was 26–35 years (53.3%). Most were married (73.3%). Educational levels were mainly secondary (58.3%) and primary (21.6%). Civil servants represented 46.6% of the sample. Importantly, all respondents (100%) reported having hosted displaced persons in their households. Before the conflict, 53.3% of households comprised 4–6 members. Following the influx, most host families (60%) received between 6 and 10 displaced persons. The study highlighted several difficulties faced by host families: child malnutrition, prostitution among young girls for survival, increased illnesses, begging and degrading small jobs among boys, as well as overcrowded housing. These findings align with prior research, confirming that such crises exacerbate social and economic vulnerabilities in host communities. In conclusion, the Teke-Yaka conflict has profoundly disrupted family life in Kenge, creating humanitarian, social, and health challenges. Conflict remains a global issue and continues to be a pressing concern in the studied region.
Author Keywords: Study, Incidence, Conflict, Teke-Yaka, Experience, Families, Reception, City of Kenge, Province, Kwango, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Jules Kapay Mangumbu1, Crispin Mubelo Mayoyo2, Mado Mayamba Mungwelo3, Gisèle Zunzu Makiese4, Esperance Mitondo Mayimona5, Bernadette Kukuluka Bisaka6, and Jean Baptiste Mvunzi Nzundu7
1 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
2 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
3 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
4 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
5 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
6 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
7 ISP Masi Manimba, RD Congo
Original language: French
Copyright © 2025 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Etymologically, conflict refers to opposition between two or more individuals whose ideas, interests, or expectations diverge. Four main types are generally recognized: conflicts of interests, ideas, individuals, and positions. Our study examines the impact of the Teke-Yaka conflict on host families in the city of Kenge, Kwango province. The objective was to assess how this conflict has affected the daily lives of households hosting displaced persons. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted on a sample of sixty (60) displaced persons who fled the Batéké plateau and sought refuge with families in Kenge, Kwilu province. Among respondents, 60% were men and 40% women. The predominant age group was 26–35 years (53.3%). Most were married (73.3%). Educational levels were mainly secondary (58.3%) and primary (21.6%). Civil servants represented 46.6% of the sample. Importantly, all respondents (100%) reported having hosted displaced persons in their households. Before the conflict, 53.3% of households comprised 4–6 members. Following the influx, most host families (60%) received between 6 and 10 displaced persons. The study highlighted several difficulties faced by host families: child malnutrition, prostitution among young girls for survival, increased illnesses, begging and degrading small jobs among boys, as well as overcrowded housing. These findings align with prior research, confirming that such crises exacerbate social and economic vulnerabilities in host communities. In conclusion, the Teke-Yaka conflict has profoundly disrupted family life in Kenge, creating humanitarian, social, and health challenges. Conflict remains a global issue and continues to be a pressing concern in the studied region.
Author Keywords: Study, Incidence, Conflict, Teke-Yaka, Experience, Families, Reception, City of Kenge, Province, Kwango, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Abstract: (french)
Étymologiquement, le conflit désigne une opposition entre deux ou plusieurs personnes dont les idées, intérêts ou attentes divergent. On distingue généralement quatre types : conflits d’intérêts, d’idées, de personnes et de positions. Notre étude porte sur l’incidence du conflit Teke-Yaka sur les familles d’accueil de la ville de Kenge, dans la province du Kwango. L’objectif était d’évaluer les effets de ce conflit sur la vie quotidienne des ménages accueillant des déplacés. Il s’agit d’une étude transversale et descriptive, menée sur un échantillon de soixante (60) déplacés ayant fui le plateau de Batéké pour trouver refuge auprès de familles de Kenge, dans la province du Kwilu. Parmi les enquêtés, 60 % étaient des hommes et 40 % des femmes. La tranche d’âge 26–35 ans dominait (53,3 %). La majorité était mariée (73,3 %). Les niveaux d’instruction les plus représentés étaient le secondaire (58,3 %) et le primaire (21,6 %). Les fonctionnaires constituaient 46,6 % de l’échantillon. Tous les enquêtés (100 %) ont déclaré avoir accueilli des déplacés dans leurs foyers. Avant le conflit, 53,3 % des ménages comptaient 4 à 6 membres. Après l’afflux, la majorité des familles d’accueil (60 %) hébergeaient entre 6 et 10 personnes déplacées. Les difficultés relevées sont nombreuses : malnutrition infantile, prostitution de jeunes filles pour survivre, maladies diverses, mendicité et petits travaux avilissants pour les garçons, promiscuité dans les maisons surpeuplées. En conclusion, le conflit Teke-Yaka a profondément bouleversé la vie des familles d’accueil de Kenge, en aggravant les vulnérabilités sociales, sanitaires et économiques. Ces résultats confirment les constats d’autres chercheurs et rappellent que le conflit reste un problème universel et une préoccupation majeure dans la région étudiée.
Author Keywords: Etude, Incidence, Conflit, Teke-Yaka, Vécu, Familles, Accueil, Ville de Kenge, Province, Kwango, République Démocratique du Congo.
