Likasi, August 23, 2026 (CPA).- The mayor of Likasi in Haut-Katanga province (south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) has expressed his availability to support the new public prosecutor at the High Court, during a meeting, CPA has learnt on Saturday from an official source. “We are prepared to support the new public prosecutor in the performance of his duties. We need his expertise in his new role,” has indicated Henry Mungomba Tamba, mayor of Likasi. At the end of the meeting, the mayor of Likasi has presented Alpha Ntumba, the new public prosecutor, with DRC flag, a symbol of the nation, as a sign of support and encouragement.
The discussions between the two officials have also been focused on the collaboration between the political and administrative authorities and the judicial bodies, with a view to contribute to the proper administration of justice and the consolidation of public order in Likasi. This symbolic gesture takes place the day after the handover ceremony at the Likasi High Court Public Prosecutor’s Office, during which the new public prosecutor has officially taken office, replacing Deputy Public Prosecutor Damien Kasunzu, after six years at the helm of the office.