DRC: "Kamerhe is not the only politician involved in the misappropriation of these millions of dollars"

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Vital Kamerhe managed the first 100 days emergency program in which there are suspicions of corruption. REUTERS / Baz Ratner

By: Christophe Boisbouvier Follow

It is a first in the history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This Monday, May 11, the chief of staff of the President of the Republic is summoned to a court in Kinshasa. Vital Kamerhe is being sued for alleged embezzlement of some $ 50 million. What are the suspicions of Congolese justice based on? Why did President Tshisekedi drop his chief of staff, who is also his main political ally? Trésor Kibangula was a journalist for "Jeune Afrique". Today, he is a researcher at the Congo Studies Group (GEC). He answers questions from Christophe Boisbouvier.

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  • Félix Tshisekedi
  • Corruption

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