Joseph Kabila
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila on Trial for Treason
The trial of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has commenced in a military court in Kinshasa, where he faces charges of treason, murder, and rape linked to his alleged support for the M23 rebels. The rebels control a significant portion of the mineral-rich eastern region of the country. Kabila denies the charges […]
Ex-President Kabila Slams Justice System After Losing Immunity
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has criticized the country’s justice system after the Senate voted to lift his immunity, allowing for potential prosecution for alleged treason and war crimes. In a livestreamed speech, Kabila described the justice system as “an instrument of oppression for a dictatorship desperately trying to survive”. He denied […]
DR Congo Strips Ex-Leader of Immunity Over Treason Charges
The Democratic Republic of Congo‘s senate has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over alleged backing of rebels in the east. The decision was made after nearly 90 senators voted in favor of his treason prosecution, with five opposing it. “The senate authorizes the prosecution […]