The health of Prince Epenge, a detained opposition figure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has raised concerns. Martin Fayulu, president of the EciDé party, visited Epenge at Makala central prison on November 9. Fayulu reported that Epenge's health is extremely worrying after a crisis on November 8. He holds the authorities fully responsible for Epenge's condition. Epenge experienced a crisis on the evening of November 8 and is now in a state of great weakness.
According to Fayulu, Epenge's situation is dire. The EciDé president and member of the C64 presidium emphasized that Epenge's health is deteriorating. Fayulu's concerns come as Epenge is being held in prison. The opposition figure's condition has sparked alarm among his supporters and fellow politicians. Fayulu's visit to Epenge was a fact-finding mission to assess his health and well-being.
In a separate development, a judicial case involving Moïse Katumbi and Raphaël Katebe Katoto is ongoing. The case, which is before the Court of Cassation, is an immobiliary dispute between Katumbi and his brother Katebe Katoto. Katumbi's defense team has produced a graphological expertise report from Belgium. The report confirms that the signatures and texts on the contested documents are those of Raphaël Katebe Katoto.
The graphological report is a significant development in the case. Katumbi's defense team argues that the report proves their client's innocence. However, Delly Sesanga, an opposition figure, has warned against the possible instrumentalization of justice in this case. Sesanga expressed concerns that the case could be used as a tool for settling political scores.
A national roundtable on transport is set to take place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event, which is under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic, aims to rethink mobility and territorial integration. The roundtable, being facilitated by Vice Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba, seeks to improve the country's transport infrastructure.
The national roundtable on transport will focus on integrating the country's road, rail, and river networks. The goal is to address the challenges of urban demographic growth and national connectivity. The event is expected to bring together stakeholders to discuss and find solutions to the country's transport problems.
In a related development, the National Assembly has launched an investigation into the management of road infrastructure. The probe will examine the revenue and concession contracts for toll roads. The investigation aims to shed light on the transparency of the sector's financial management and the state of the country's road network.
Key points
- Martin Fayulu expressed alarm over Prince Epenge's health after visiting him at Makala prison.
