Congo’s new president urges thousands of exiles: Come home
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo – Albert Tumba says he was forced to leave Congo in 2010 for neighboring Republic of Congo. As a journalist, he had denounced malpractice in the sports ministry and had to leave with his family out of fear for his safety. “Threatened with death, I had to cross the river and reach Brazzaville, where I enjoy refugee status with my wife and children. Life is hard here but we are safe,” the 65-year-old Tumba said. Now, after a historic election in Congo, he believes his “long ordeal” may come to an end.