Opening of Virginie Manganga's trial: Fally Ipupa's lawyers defend the right to privacy

Fally Ipupa's trial against Virginie Manganga opened on September 30 at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, where the accused has been detained since September 20, 2026, for defamation. The defense emphasized the importance of protecting the right to privacy, asserting that this right applies to everyone, including celebrities. They also clarified that freedom of the press has ethical limits, especially regarding private communications and personal matters. The case aims to uphold these fundamental rights against media and social media infringements.