Author: Congo Times

Congo-Brazzaville justice case: what is known A Congolese social-media influencer, Jonas Fred Makita, described as an employee of the Dolisie municipality and a resident of Pointe-Noire, was apprehended on Friday 9 January 2026 by officers of the judicial police. He was placed in custody in connection with allegations characterised as “outrage to a magistrate” and “defamation against an institution”, relating to events said to have occurred in Dolisie in December 2025. According to the same account, Jonas Fred Makita was transferred on Saturday 10 January from Pointe-Noire to Dolisie and was expected to be presented on Monday 12 January before…