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Public Designation of, and Visa Restrictions Placed on, Multiple Officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption, Human Rights Violations or Abuses, or Undermining of Democracy

Uh, I didn't see this coming!  

https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2019/02/289644.htm#.XHBvVhoj0kU.gmail

The United States stands with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C.) following that country’s historic transfer of power. The elections reflect the desire of the people of the D.R.C. for change and accountable government institutions. However, there are legitimate concerns over the conduct and transparency of the electoral process.The Secretary of State is publicly designating, due to their involvement in significant corruption relating to the electoral process, the following individuals: Mr. Corneille Nangaa, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (D.R.C.) National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI); Mr. Norbert Basengezi Katintima, Vice President of CENI; Mr. Marcellin Mukolo Basengezi, Advisor to the President of CENI; Mr. Aubin Minaku Ndjalandjoko, President of the D.R.C.’s National Assembly; and Mr. Benoit Lwamba Bindu, President of the D.R.C.’s Constitutional Court. This public designation is being made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2019, (Div. F, P.L. 116-6-).

Strikes set first test for DR Congo's Tshisekedi

Workers are striking to demand back pay. It's common for workers to work months without pay or partial pay. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-6674727/Strikes-set-test-DR-Congos-Tshisekedi.html

Felix Tshisekedi is facing his maiden test as president of DR Congo -- not from rivals in the political arena, as many have expected, but from striking workers.Since the December 30 elections, labour unrest in the public sector has exploded as unions, eyeing a new regime headed by a former opposition leader, demand back payment of wages and a crackdown on cronyism.Stoppages have hit transport, a key port, television, insurance and the fire service and were continuing on Wednesday as Tshisekedi was in Kenya on his first foreign tour.

DR Congo ministers get salaries for life

Former ministers of the Congo government will not live poverty.

https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2019/02/05/dr-congo-ministers-get-salaries-for-life_c1889704

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has defended the decrees that grant ministers lifetime salaries and other benefits.In a statement released on Monday, the government said the payments "are not to enrich the officials".The two decrees, which grant former ministers benefits worth at least $2,000 (£1,530) have been widely criticised.Most of the population in DR Congo live in poverty.