The Democratic Republic of Congo’s senate has stripped former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over his alleged backing of rebels in the east. Authorities have accused him of treason and war crimes, saying there was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila to the […]
In a dramatic escalation of one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts, M23 rebels claimed control of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, early Monday. “We urge all residents of Goma to remain calm. The liberation of the city has been successfully carried out, and the situation is under control,” said the group in their Monday’s […]
In addition to the prison sentence, the judge ordered them to pay a fine equivalent to $600,000, and permanently banned them from Congo once their sentences are served.
The alleged coup leader was Christian Malanga, a former DRC politician who obtained US citizenship while living in exile. He was killed by security forces during the attempted government overthrow.
