The Democratic Republic of Congo's High Military Court (the country's top military tribunal, based in Kinshasa) has closed proceedings in the treason trial of Lieutenant-General Philémon Yav Irung after cybersecurity experts failed to unlock phones seized from him four years ago. The court rejected a request for more time from the National Cybersecurity Council, citing the need for speedy justice, and ordered the devices returned — leaving prosecutors without digital evidence central to their case, which hinges on an alleged text message suggesting collusion with the Rwandan army. Closing arguments are scheduled for 5 May, though the defence's position has been bolstered further by the death of the only witness who claimed to have seen the incriminating message.