DR Congo to Strip Former President Kabila of Immunity
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a bid to strip former President Joseph Kabila of immunity so he can face trial on charges of supporting the M23 insurgency in the country’s east. Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, said Kabila who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a senator for life, should return to Congo to face justice […]
DR Congo suspends Joseph Kabila’s political party over ties with ‘enemy rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila. Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001. Joseph Kabila was just 29 at the time. Last Friday, the government accused Kabila (now 53), of high treason and ordered the seizure […]
