Why Tshisekedi allies want House Speaker Kamerhe out

Vital Kamerhe, Speaker of Congo’s National Assembly.

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Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi is facing yet another political test after a key ally in parliament was accused of mismanagement, a potential reason to eject him from the post.

Vital Kamerhe, Speaker of the National Assembly, is fighting allegations of incompetence and mismanagement raised by MPs, who have signed a petition to remove him from office.