×
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
KINSHASA - Democratic Republic of Congo will release about 2,000 prisoners this month in a bid to reduce overcrowding in jails and calm political tensions at the start of an election year, the justice minister said on Tuesday.
Congo's prisons are notoriously overpopulated and hold around 20,000 people, according to the United Nations.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
join