Lubumbashi: Opposition figure John Mbangu released after several weeks in detention

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Lubumbashi: Opposition figure John Mbangu released after several weeks in detention

John Mbangu, youth coordinator for Moïse Katumbi’s Ensemble pour la République party in Haut-Katanga, was released on Monday, October 19, 2026. He had been in detention for several weeks. His lawyer, Me Aubi, announced his release.

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