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DR Congo government warns those who spread insults online

From Radio Okapi · () French

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  • Communications and Media Minister Patrick Muyaya warned people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and abroad against spreading or encouraging insults on social media.
  • He said the government was taking measures against creators of harmful online content, citing the protection of children’s education and the country’s cultural values.
  • Muyaya spoke after TikTok creator Denise Dusauchoy was arrested and placed under a provisional arrest warrant in the DRC.

Patrick Muyaya has warned that the Democratic Republic of Congo will pursue people who spread or encourage insults on social media, including Congolese citizens living abroad.

The communications and media minister said the government was taking all necessary measures to neutralize those responsible for harmful content published online. He made the remarks in an interview with Radio Okapi on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Muyaya said the measures also aimed to protect children’s education and the cultural values of the Democratic Republic of Congo. His warning came the day after TikTok creator Denise Dusauchoy was arrested and placed under a provisional arrest warrant in the country.

The government is taking all necessary measures to neutralize the authors of harmful content disseminated on the internet.

· Patrick MuyayaThe communications and media minister described the government’s response to harmful online content.
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