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Ex-DRC PM Augustin Matata jailed for 10 years with forced labour over graft scandal
Ex-DRC PM Augustin Matata jailed for 10 years with forced labour over graft scandal
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 21, 2025

He allegedly colluded with former DRC Central Bank Governor Deogratias Mutombo to illegally divert funds set aside for an agricultural project aimed a...

DR Congo swears in first woman Prime Minister Judith Suminwa
DR Congo swears in first woman Prime Minister Judith Suminwa
Amina Wako  |  Jun 13, 2024

An economist by profession, Judith Suminwa Tuluka succeeded Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde following President Felix Tshisekedi's re-election on December 20...

President Tshisekedi names Judith Suminwa DRC's first female premier
President Tshisekedi names Judith Suminwa DRC's first female premier
Amina Wako  |  Apr 01, 2024

President Felix Tshisekedi announced Judith Suminwa's appointment on Monday, ending weeks of uncertainty.

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