DRC closes key hearing in trial of former minister Constant Mutamba
The DRC's Court of Cassation has closed the hearings in the trial of Constant Mutamba, accused of embezzlement.
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The fact
The former justice minister faces up to 20 years in prison for embezzling $20 million.
This trial is part of an anti-corruption campaign by the Congolese government.
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Why it matters
Ce procès symbolise les efforts de la RDC pour lutter contre la corruption, un fléau qui entrave le développement économique et la stabilité politique du pays.