Nairobi, Oct. 20 -- There has been confusion in Kinshasa after Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi named a dead commander to a new role in the ongoing military reforms.

A presidential decree read out on national television (RTNC), had named Maj-Gen Floribert Kisembo, as the new head of military operations in North Equateur Province, in the north western region of the country.

His appointment, the announcement said, was effective Monday October 17.

Later, however, following public furore, the communication office of President Tshisekedi attributed the mistake to the news anchor's accent.

"It's a mispronunciation. The journalist pronounced Kisembo instead of Kisebwe," the statement said, referring to General Isaac Ki...