DR Congo Relieves Mining Minister Of Position
Dec 6, 2021 ·
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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has sacked the head of the state-owned mining company. Albert Yuma, had been at the helm of Gecamines for more...
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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has sacked the head of the state-owned mining company.
Albert Yuma, had been at the helm of Gecamines for more than a decade. Mr Yuma strongly denied allegations that he was involved in multi-million dollar corruption scandals.
He described himself as a patriotic reformer of the industry.
President Tshisekedi says cleaning up the mining sector is a key priority and he had been under international pressure to remove Mr Yuma.
Rights groups have long complained that the mining sector is riddled with corruption and human right abuses.
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Albert Yuma, had been at the helm of Gecamines for more than a decade. Mr Yuma strongly denied allegations that he was involved in multi-million dollar corruption scandals.
He described himself as a patriotic reformer of the industry.
President Tshisekedi says cleaning up the mining sector is a key priority and he had been under international pressure to remove Mr Yuma.
Rights groups have long complained that the mining sector is riddled with corruption and human right abuses.
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