DR Congo president was in the know, top aide tells graft trial
Vital Kamerhe (left) hugs Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi during a press conference in Nairobi, on November 23, 2018. PHOTO | YASUYOSHI CHIBA | AFP
A prominent DR Congo politician accused of embezzling $50 million earmarked for social housing has defended himself in a televised court hearing, claiming nothing was done "without the knowledge" of President Felix Tshisekedi.
The trial of Vital Kamerhe—who remains the president's chief of staff—has gained widespread attention in the country where high-profile figures are rarely brought to court.
