The new government announced overnight includes the former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, as Defense Minister. There has been a spike in tension with Rwanda in recent months, so Bemba is likely to be involved in handling that. Vital Kamerhe, who was previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for embezzlement, is appointed to the Economy Ministry.

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