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The newly elected president, Felix Tshisekedi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, pardoned 700 political prisoners, which is considered a major gesture of reconciliation since taking office in the country troubled in January.
The 700 people were imprisoned under the reign of his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, who refused to release them despite an agreement reached with the opposition in 2015.
The chief of staff of the president, Vital Kamerhe, announced the news of pardons to the nation.
Our DRC journalist, Gaius Kowene, gave the details to the presenter of BBC Newsday radio, Bola Mosuro.
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