The Government opens an investigation into the murder of the president of the Lubumbashi Court of Appeal

Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa announced the opening of an investigation into the murder of Vincent Mwana Mulenda, president of the Haut-Katanga Court of Appeal, who was killed by unknown assailants at his home in Lubumbashi on the night of September 20-21, 2026. The Superior Council of the Judiciary also requested measures to enhance the security of judges, including the possibility for them to carry firearms. This attack occurs amid a tense security situation in the region.