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DRC
Hush-hush talks to plan NIA boss's transfer abroad for medical treatment

Health concerns have recently forced the head of the DRC's intelligence services, Jean-Hervé Mbelu Biosha, to temporarily hand over the reins to his deputy. A medical transfer abroad is being considered. [...]

Published on 17/05/2023 at 05:40 GMT

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Hush-hush talks to plan NIA boss's transfer abroad for medical treatment

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