Congo-Kinshasa: In DRC, Radio Nsenda Muana Suspended, 3 Journalists Detained

Congo-Kinshasa: In DRC, Radio Nsenda Muana Suspended, 3 Journalists Detained

Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the reopening of the privately owned Radio Nsenda Muana in the city of Mwene-Ditu, in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for authorities to cease arresting journalists.

Press group calls on DRC to reopen shuttered radio station and release detained journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) called on Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officials on Tuesday to reopen the radio station Radio Nsenda Muana and release arrested station journalists. Angela Quintal, CPJ’s regional director, said that “DRC authorities should reverse the decision to suspend Radio Nsenda Muana and ensure that journalists are not criminalized for criticizing government officials.” She also emphasized how the media…

In DRC, Radio Nsenda Muana suspended, 3 journalists detained - Committee to Protect Journalists

Kinshasa, August 5, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the reopening of the privately owned Radio Nsenda Muana in the city of Mwene-Ditu, in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for authorities to cease arresting journalists. On July 29, Mwene-Ditu Mayor Gérard Tshibanda Kabue signed an order, reviewed by CPJ, indefinitely barring Radio Nsenda Muana from broadcasting for allegedly inciting tribal hatred and encourag…