Democratic Republic of Congo parliament votes out economy minister over inflation

Parliament of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has voted to remove the economy minister, Jean-Marie Kalumba, from his post.

The motion blamed Kalumba for the soaring prices of basic goods and mismanagement of fishing industry.

Kalumba, who was nominated to his post last year by President Felix Tshisekedi, had 48 hours to resign.

Last year, parliament also pushed out then Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba with a motion of no confidence.

Rising fuel prices, have sparked fears of increased social unrest, particularly in the country’s remote eastern flank which has endured years of violence.