Matata Ponyo Mapon
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Matata Ponyo Mapon is a Congolese politician who served as the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2012 to 2016 under President Joseph Kabila. Recently, he was convicted of embezzling $245 million from a failed agricultural project, marking one of the most significant corruption cases pursued under the current administration of President Felix Tshisekedi.
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Former prime minister Matata Ponyo Mapon stated that his delegation failed to get passports to travel for the conference.
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-09-03
South Africa· 2025-09-03
Matata Ponyo Mapon, a former prime minister, was convicted of embezzling millions from a failed agriculture venture.
Congo ex-prime minister convicted of embezzlement in huge failed farm projectThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2025-05-21
Tanzania· 2025-05-21
