DR Congo opposition figure Prince Epenge arrested for spreading fake news

France 243 November 2026, 11:27 UTCDemocratic Republic of the Congo

DR Congo senior opposition leader Prince Epenge has been arrested and transferred to prison. He is being held on charges of spreading fake news. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Kinshasa, Emmet Livingstone, has more.

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