Recent news leads us to look at the trial of Stanis Bujakera, deputy publishing director of Actualite.cd, correspondent for Jeune Afrique and Reuters. This trial, which began on Friday October 13, aroused the interest of many observers.
Stanis Bujakera is accused of several counts, including “forgery” and “spreading false rumors”. His arrest dates back to September 8, when he was arrested at N’djili airport in Kinshasa. Since then, he has been detained in Makala Prison.
Stanis Bujakera’s lawyers pointed out a procedural irregularity in this case, since there was no summons to the defendant. Despite this, our colleague voluntarily agreed to appear before the Kinshasa-Gombe High Court. His lawyers requested his release, arguing that his detention is irregular given that the initial deadline granted by the court has already expired.
This trial attracted the attention of many actors and organizations, with embassy representatives present during the hearing. Several voices were raised to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Stanis Bujakera. Reporters Without Borders contacted the UN contact group on arbitrary detentions, while Amnesty International called for global mobilization to demand his release.
In parallel with this news, other subjects have been covered in recent articles on the blog. Among them, we find themes such as the tensions between France and the junta in Mali, the obstacles encountered by Moïse Katumbi when submitting his candidacy for the presidential election in the DRC, the attacks in Ukraine and the financial support of States -United States, as well as the importance of universal health coverage in the DRC.
Other articles focused on issues of discrimination and racial checks, the commitment of the Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi Foundation for academic excellence and awareness of sickle cell disease, the scandal of South African peacekeepers in the DRC, to the inauguration of a new customs building in Kasumbalesa, to the resolution of a territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and finally to the challenges and issues of ONAPAC for the future of Congolese agriculture.
These different subjects reflect the diversity of themes covered on the blog, highlighting the national and international issues that mark the news. Through its coverage of these topics, the blog positions itself as a valuable source of information for readers wishing to stay informed and analyze the events shaping our world.