Africa

Rwandan prisoners present a gift to Paul Kagame

"Rwanda, while it has made remarkable progress over the last decade against all odds –increasing economic growth and youth literacy, dramatically lowering child and infant mortality –has not kept pace with progress on the political front. There have been unmistakable efforts in that country to stifle critical voices in civil society, in the media, and in the political opposition. And those who speak out often live in fear and face harassment or intimidation. Some have simply disappeared. While we celebrate Rwanda’s progress, of course, sustaining it will require trust in the people and the respect for democratic process and fundamental human rights.

President Kagame has repeatedly stated his commitment to respect the constitutional term limit, and the United States expects him to keep his word,"  Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall during her trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She

Congolese Opposition Leader Moise Katumbi

Following  a series of desertions of high ranking ministers and inner circle members of Joseph Kabila, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)  tycoon Moise Katumbi finally joined the movement on September 30, 2015.

He followed another heavyweight and closest Joseph Kabila's backer, Olivier Kamitatu,  who allegedly has closest personal and family ties.

DRC President Joseph Kabila's brother Zoe Kabila and Sister Janet Kabila allegedly overseeing assets being flown to Cuba

 Based on recent information from Joseph Kabila's aides, AfroAmerica Network recently published an article  (see here) on how the embattled President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, is shipping assets and family members to Cuba, sources in Kinshasa tell AfroAmerica Network. According to the sources, the assets, including money, minerals, jewelry, and other expensive furnitures and personal items are being carried by plane to Cuba.

The pilot or owner of the plane is known in Kinshasa as Tim, according to the sources.   AfroAmerica Network has obtained more information on the assets movement and the people involved.

Photo: DRC President Joseph Kabila's brother Zoe Kabila and Sister Janet Kabila allegedly overseeing assets being flown to Cuba.

The latest information, from sources based  both in Johannesburg, South Africa and  Kinshasa, DRC, say that the assets are being channeled to Cuba by direct flights and indirect transit routes. 

According to the sources, in recent weeks, Janet Kabila, the twin sister of Joseph Kabila, flew directly  to Cuba on a plane owned and operated by a certain Tim. Once in Cuba, she connected with Mugaru Christopher, Joseph Kabila's private accountant and presidential palace manager.

Mugaru Christopher had taken an indirect route through Johannesburg, South Africa. Both spent 10 days in Havana,  Cuba.  There, they allegedly made several transactions, including opening bank accounts, buying mansions,  and securing storage places for  assets and expensive furnitures. They both returned to Kinshasa late last week, Janet Kabila directly by Tim's plane and Mugaru,  through South Africa

Mugaru Christopher is a former DRC Ambassador to Tanzania.

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