Augustin Matata Ponyo
CameroonpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Augustin Matata Ponyo is a former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, having held the position from 2012 to 2016. He was previously the Minister of Finance, where he was commended by the International Monetary Fund for his efforts in stabilizing the country's economy. Recently, Matata was sentenced to a decade of forced labor for corruption, specifically for embezzling approximately $245 million intended for agricultural development projects aimed at alleviating food shortages in the DRC. He has denied the charges, claiming the ruling is politically motivated.
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Augustin Matata Ponyo is a member of the C64 coalition that is challenging President Tshisekedi's actions regarding the Constitution.
RDC : La C64 maintient sa marche du 22 juillet, l’opposition défie Tshisekedi sur la ConstitutionCameroon· 2026-07-20
Augustin Matata Ponyo is a leader in the opposition coalition C64.
RDC : la C64, la CENCO et l’ECC reçues par Évariste Ndayishimiye à Bujumbura pour des consultations sur la crise politiqueCameroon· 2026-07-06
Augustin Matata Ponyo is one of the leaders who signed the communiqué regarding the march.
C64 : Fayulu, Katumbi, Kabund, Matata et Sesanga reportent leur marche après une invitation du président de l’Union africaineCameroon· 2026-07-03Augustin Matata Ponyo is a former prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo who was recently sentenced for embezzlement.
Why DRC President Tshisekedi didn’t rush to mourn Raila Odinga
Tanzania· 2025-10-17
The meeting in Nairobi included former DR Congo Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo, who was sentenced to a decade in prison for corruption in May.
Ex-president appears in Kenya and vows to 'save' DR Congo
United Kingdom· 2025-10-16
Augustin Matata Ponyo has been sentenced to 10 years of forced labour after being found guilty of embezzling approximately $245 million in public funds.
Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour over corruption charges
Ghana· 2025-05-21
Augustin Matata Ponyo was found guilty of embezzling about $245m of public funds by the Congolese Constitutional Court.
Former DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption chargeUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-21