PROSECUTORS in the Democratic Republic of Congo have issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo Mapon over allegations he misappropriated $140 million, two government sources told Reuters. Matata, who served as prime minister under former President Joseph Kabila from 2012-2016, has faced corruption accusations as investigators appointed by President Felix Tshisekedi dig into the conduct of the previous government. Matata has denied any wrongdoing and says the accusations are part of a smear campaign against him. The two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information was not yet public, said the warrant was issued…