The Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted decrees that grant ministers lifetime salaries and other benefits.
The two decrees, which grant former ministers benefits worth at least $2,000 (around AED 7,346), is not "to enrich the officials" the government explained in a statement.
The payments "are to stop them [ministers] from falling into destitution", it added.
The decision has been widely criticised, especially since the majority of the population in DR Congo lives in poverty.
Trump urges compete isolation of Iran, expects deal after election
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November.
Canada to pledge $70 million in international aid for Palestine
Canada is giving C$100 million (around $71.05 million) in international assistance for Palestine, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday.
Mexico classrooms go phone-free under new school rules
Mexico has unveiled nationwide rules restricting cellphone use in schools for younger students from bell to bell on Tuesday, as concern grows over the effects of screen time on children.
Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement on Tuesday that permits a larger US military presence on Greenland and may resolve a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich island.
Belgium, Rwanda resume diplomatic relations after DRC conflict dispute
Belgium and Rwanda have resumed diplomatic relations 18 months after breaking ties due to a dispute over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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