The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) summoned the French ambassador to Kinshasa on March 26, 2026, following the detention of Congolese-born French rapper Gims in Paris. The diplomatic protest was confirmed by the DRC's foreign ministry.
Gims, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was reportedly detained by French police for questioning on March 25. The specific reason for his detention has not been officially disclosed by French authorities, though some reports suggest it may be related to a judicial investigation.
The DRC's foreign ministry stated the summons was to seek clarifications on the circumstances of the detention, which it described as concerning. The incident has drawn significant attention in both countries, given Gims' high profile and his cultural ties to the DRC.
As of March 27, 2026, there has been no formal statement from French judicial authorities detailing the nature of the investigation. The French embassy in Kinshasa has acknowledged the diplomatic meeting but has not commented on the ongoing judicial matter.
