C'est le ton qui fait la panique — Using radio magazine and sketch series to counter hate speech and build social cohesion in the DR Congo.

In a country where harmful narratives spread fast and social tensions run deep, C'est le ton qui fait la panique cuts through the noise. Every week, millions of listeners across the Democratic Republic of the Congo tune in to a nationally broadcast radio magazine that does something simple but rare: it makes people stop, laugh, and think.

Through sketches and sharp analysis, the programme helps everyday audiences — from urban neighbourhoods to school communities — recognise hate speech, question what they hear, and reflect on how words shape reality. Entertainment is the entry point. Critical thinking is the goal.

Broadcast nationwide and amplified online by media partners, the series reaches millions. Not just to inform — but to shift the conversation toward peace, coexistence, and responsible communication.