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DR Congo: the incarceration of opponent Prince Epenge rekindles tensions

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opponent Prince Epenge arrested last week, at the end of October, is in prison in Makala. The arrest and subsequent detention of this opposition figure crystallizes tensions with the ruling majority. President Félix Tshisekedi said he wanted to initiate a national dialogue to resolve the crisis. Details from Emmet Livingstone, France 24 correspondent in Kinshasa.

France 24
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Finance

Guaranteed pension income ‘resurrected’ for 17m private sector workers

Ministers propose new guided retirement scheme to help give savers protection for life Millions of private sector workers will be offered a guaranteed pension income for life under new rules designed to help them get the most out of their retirement savings. Over the past 30 years, the majority of final salary pension schemes offering a set payout for life have closed. Workers have instead saved into a scheme and arrived at retirement with a pot of money they have to decide what to do with. Continue reading...

The Guardian
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