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Originally published by Capital Newstop
December 30, 2025
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DRC suspends military spokesperson over anti-Tutsi remarks on state TV

DRC suspends its army spokesperson after remarks targeting the Tutsi community aired on state TV, citing zero tolerance for hate speech...
✨ Key Highlights
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended military spokesperson Major General Ekenge Bomusa Efomi Sylvain over anti-Tutsi remarks made on state TV, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for ethnic incitement.
- The comments, aired on RTNC, were condemned by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).
- Major General Ekenge Bomusa Efomi Sylvain was suspended from his duties as FARDC spokesperson.
- The suspension reflects DRC's commitment to national unity amidst heightened insecurity and long-standing ethnic sensitivities, particularly concerning the Tutsi community and the M23 rebel group.
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