DR Congo president’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s embattled chief of staff, Vital Kamerhe, was jailed 20 years with hard labour on charges of corruption. State prosecution having accused Kamerhe of embezzling state funds through the award of contracts by mutual agreement to fictitious companies; had demanded 20 year jail term during the last hearing.He was jailed along […]

Rwanda jails ex-politician for genocide role

A Rwandan court on Thursday handed a life sentence to a former politician found guilty of orchestrating the killing of tens of thousands of people during the 1994 genocide, a court spokesman said. Ladislas Ntaganzwa, head of the commune of Nyakizu in southern Rwanda, was indicted in 1996 by the Arusha, Tanzania-based International Criminal Tribunal […]

Former Ivorian Prime Minister Guillaume Soro jailed 20 years for corruption

An Ivorian court on Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Guillaume Soro, who has been living in exile since December 2019, to 20 years in prison for corruption. This ruling is likely to end Soro’s political ambition with seven months to go before the presidential election, for which he has assured to remain a candidate. He […]

Ex-Chadian leader temporarily released from Senegal jail

Jailed ex-Chadian leader Hissene Habre has been granted provisional release by prison authorities in Senegal where he is serving jail for atrocities committed during his presidency years back. Local portals including French outlet Dakaractu reported late Monday that after nearly 7 years in prison, Habré obtained the release permit which would last 60 days. His […]

Ex-DRC health minister jailed for stealing Ebola funds

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Health Minister and his financial advisor have been jailed five years with hard labour for misappropriating funds meant for the fight against the Ebola virus. According to court papers, Oly Illunga and his associate stole monies to the tune of $400,000 from Ebola funds. The two were convicted of […]