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Dan Gertler's lawyer arrested by the National Cyber Defence Council

The National Cyber Defence Council, attached to Félix Tshisekedi's presidency and led by Jean-Claude Bukasa, has arrested lawyer Médard Palankoy Lakwas, longterm adviser of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler. [...]

Published on 24/03/2025 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Dan Gertler
Felix Tshisekedi
Harish Jagtani
Jean-Claude Bukasa
Joseph Kabila
M23
Médard Palankoy Lakwas
National Cyber Defence Council
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Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government

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Dan Gertler (left) at the signing of the agreement with the Congolese government on 24 February 2022.

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Jean-Claude Bukasa
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Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

DRC
Dan Gertler's lawyer arrested by the National Cyber Defence Council

Spotlight | DRC
Tshisekedi dangles mineral resources in exchange for help against M23

Spotlight | DRC
M23 offensive creates delicate security dilemma in Ituri province

Spotlight | DRC
Rebel capture of Goma puts Tshisekedi's back against the wall

Spotlight | DRC
Kinshasa strikes risky deal with Dan Gertler via Afriland bank

DRC
Dan Gertler struggles to implement settlement signed with government