Ebabi and her partner were preparing for their wedding, set for October 31, 2025. Ahead of the event, they visited 'Raw Studio' in Kinshasa to take photos and videos to commemorate the occasion.
The DRC military arrested Ebabi on October 24 after a video showing her kissing her partner went viral on social media. She is currently being held at the Military Prosecutor's office.
The prosecution accuses Ebabi of tarnishing the image of the national army and violating military regulations. They argue that the incident, kissing while in uniform, was compounded by her alleged role in spreading the 25-second video.
During proceedings at the Military High Court, Ebabi testified that the photographer from Raw Studio, Yannick Kayembe, admitted to posting the video and photos on his TikTok account to promote his work.
She told the court president, 'The crime is the photographer's, Mr. President. I didn't share the video.'
The military prosecution, however, insists that Ebabi was responsible for posting the photos and videos and is requesting a 10-year prison sentence.
The court's final decision is expected to be announced on the afternoon of October 29, 2025.
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