Former colonial power Belgium launches raids on President Tshisekedi’s family over DRC mining money laundering
Belgian police have raided the homes of relatives and associates of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi as part of a money-laundering investigation linked to mining revenues, bringing scrutiny to the handling of wealth in one of Africa’s most resource-rich countries.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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Belgium Police conducted searches in Brussels and surrounding areas, including Flemish Brabant and Walloon Brabant, following complaints filed in 2025 by Congolese non-governmental organisations (Image: AP)
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- October 16, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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