The Belgian government has recalled its ambassador to Kinshasa for consultations.
Wondo is among 37 alleged coup plotters, including three Americans, who were convicted on charge. / Photo: AA
The military court handed down the verdict to Jean-Jacques Wondo in an appeal case for allegedly orchestrating an abortive coup last year in DRC, his lawyer said Monday.
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