Renaissance in Africa: From child soldiers to 'Children's Parliament'

A country that has witnessed numerous upheavals under the dictatorship, which has burnt in the fire of civil war and where militia groups still roam effortlessly and where children are often forced to become soldiers and in some cases militias'what do you expect from such a nation?

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Well, not atleast children taking what should otherwise have been adult's task ' this is what the ground realities are in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Children of Goma have decided to change the course of present situation by partaking in adult specific duties. Seeds sown by the UN in 2002 of what they call, 'Children's Parliament' has taken a life of its own, with 150 members and little day-to-day adult supervision.

As the nation has been (and is) a victim of sporadic damage, children are trying to give fresh impetus to the social scenario by administering justice in their own ingenuous way, setting example to the world around them. Looking at their progress, the UN has decided to start a similar move in other parts of Africa, to meet the plight of children globally.

Insecure atmosphere of the nation, where people are afraid to speak their minds out, women and girls are full of apprehension for their safety, basic problems of uncertain legal framework, corruption, inflation, and lack of openness in government economic policy and financial operations'did we miss something, oh yes! along with myths strangulating the innocent populace, the medical fraternity from other nations who finds it hard to survive in the chaotic whirlpool of human suffering, it's simply beyond comprehension to believe that next generation of Congo is all set to have an effect that dodged national and international scenario for years.

Keeping in mind the current development that's shaping up in Africa, which has always depended on other nations and that is, known for genocides, civil wars, coups, famine, and disease to name a few, is standing tall and setting examples that even the most peaceful nations of this world haven't seen.

Is Africa at the verge of renaissance, where children have taken command to pull the strife- torn nation out of this mayhem?

Something of such a sort is desirable in such a nation where the politicians have badly crushed the hopes and aspirations of the people. Rather taking a back seat now, the governments both, national and international level must uphold the rising dignity so as we can see a better tomorrow in Africa.