He sustained fatal injuries, and died in a military hospital in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo twelve days later.

[5] Ossébi and Toungamani both heavily criticized Denis Sassou Nguesso’s authoritarianism, and his lavish lifestyle at the expense of the Congolese people.

[7] Bruno Ossébi’s official cause of death was “cardiac arrest”, and no mention of burns were notated, even though 30% of his body was covered.

The article revealed that Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, a petroleum company led by President Denis Sassou-Nguesso's son, Denis-Christel Sassou Nguesso, was seeking a French bank loan of $100 million pledged to the production of oil.

[9] Ossébi accused them of organizing a “debt front” which contradicted a commitment made by the Congo to the International Monetary Fund.

It is important to remember that the work of journalists is essential not only if we are to uphold the basic human right of freedom of expression but for democracy and good governance, issues that concern societies everywhere.” [11][12] Jean-François Julliard, former secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders, said, "Deploring the negligence of the investigation conducted in Brazzaville by the Congolese authorities, we asked the French government, six months after the death of Bruno Ossébi, to open an investigation in France."

We are astonished that France has remained passive on the mysterious death of one of its nationals, recognized, moreover, as a very critical voice in a country that does not shine by its respect for the Freedom of the press.