Kinshasa — Worrying disappearance of Matata Ponyo

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1. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Caleb Banza: 'The Congolese people can decide to elect a president today and not elect one tomorrow'

   Me Caleb Banza, Coordinator of the C5 coalition, emphasizes the importance of information and understanding of the political rights of Congolese people, stressing the central role of the people in exercising power, in ac

2. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Minaku and Shadary Case: Dossier Transferred to the Military Prosecutor's Office

   After more than 200 days of detention, Aubin Minaku and Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary are expected to be heard on Friday, August 7, as part of the case opened against them by the military prosecutor's office.

3. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Worrying disappearance of Matata Ponyo: LGD accuses the government and denounces political reprisals

   Opposition leader Matata Ponyo has gone missing, and his party accuses the government of political reprisals.

4. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Release of 15 detainees by Congolese authorities

   Qatar praised the release by Congolese authorities of fifteen detainees handed over to the AFC/M23, viewing this operation as an important step to strengthen trust between the parties in the conflict in eastern DRC.

5. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Olivier Kamitatu details the circumstances of his passport deprivation

   Olivier Kamitatu, chief of staff of Moïse Katumbi, explained how his diplomatic passport was confiscated at N'djili airport, keeping him unable to travel for nearly a year.

6. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Jean-Claude Vuemba: "The Kabila I associate with now is not the Kabila I used to criticize vehemently"

   Jean-Claude Vuemba discussed the potential role of Joseph Kabila in resolving the current crisis, acknowledging his historical role while criticizing his involvement in the 2018 electoral crisis.

7. 7 Sept 2026, 05:30

   Youth Olympic Games: Didier Budimbu reassures on DRC's participation despite tensions with the Congolese Olympic Committee

   Sports Minister Didier Budimbu stated that the DRC will participate in the Youth Olympic Games scheduled in Senegal, despite tensions with the Congolese Olympic Committee.

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