RDC: Opposition Protests After Tshisekedi Comments on Lomboto's Death

⚠️ Urgent Update — Flash Radio is following this situation in real time. At the end of the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Felix Tshisekedi used the occasion to comment on the arrest of opposition figure Prince Epenge, detained in Makala. His remarks immediately sparked a strong reaction from the Congolese opposition, which accuses the government of showing disrespect toward dissenters. Tensions are rising in a country already marked by political tensions and clashes between the government and opposition forces. ⏱️ 1 min read. The facts and recent developments. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using repression to silence all criticism. Prince Epenge, arrested after defamation charges, symbolizes for them the persecution of opponents. This case illustrates a recurring dynamic in the country, where arrests and trials have become tools to limit opposition. Opposition parties are calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of Manassé Lomboto's death, who died in custody in 2021. The crisis highlights the deep political issues in the DRC, where stability is often compromised by factional conflicts. Protests and street declarations have become spaces for contestation, as well as a challenge to the legitimacy of power. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real time. ⚡ Key Points ▸ Opposition parties are calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of Manassé Lomboto's death, who died in custody in 2021. ▸ The crisis highlights the deep political issues in the DRC, where stability is often compromised by factional conflicts. ▸ This case illustrates a recurring dynamic in the country, where arrests and trials have become tools to limit opposition. Follow international news live on Flash Radio International news is also available live: listen to RTCI, Babnet Tunisie and Radio Tunis Nat