The Vigilant Stand Against Corruption: Honoring Congo’s Anti-Bribery Martyr and the Lessons for America

In a world rife with corruption and moral decay, the story of Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi stands as a powerful testament to integrity and sacrifice. Recently beatified by the Vatican, this Congolese customs officer paid the ultimate price in 2007 when he refused to allow substandard, bribery-fueled goods to cross his country’s borders. His martyrdom—and now official recognition by Pope Francis—raises uncomfortable questions about how rampant corruption cripples nations, fuels conflict, and undermines sovereignty.In eastern Congo’s city of Goma, where violence and instability have scarred millions of lives, Kositi's resistance was more than personal bravery; it was an act...