« Rwanda cannot ask us to appoint officers ... it makes no sense! », Kinshasa reacts to the rehabilitation of General Sylvain Ekenge

DR Congo responded to Rwanda's concerns at the UN Security Council regarding the rehabilitation of Major General Sylvain Ekenge as FARDC spokesperson. Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay rejected Kigali's interference in Congo's military appointments, stating that Rwanda cannot ask them to appoint officers designated by Kigali. He also criticized Rwanda's interest in Congolese internal affairs and accused Kigali of profiting from Congo's natural resources.