DR CONGO'S JUSTICE RESIGNS OVER GRAFT SCANDAL.

The Justice Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Constant Mutamba, has resigned over allegations of embezzlement. 

Mutamba announced his resignation during a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi, citing his desire to "pave the way for justice".

The allegations against Mutamba include embezzling $19 million meant for a prison construction project in Kisangani, and he’s also facing charges of contempt of constituted bodies and irregularly releasing inmates with heavy sentences, including those convicted of serious crimes.

Mutamba's resignation has been accepted by President Tshisekedi, pending a formal letter to the prime minister. 

The scandal highlights the ongoing challenges in combating corruption in the DRC, despite Mutamba's previous declarations of intent to reform the judiciary.

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