Felix Tshisekedi

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, tensions are being felt within the ruling coalition at all levels. In connection with the beginning of the review of the report, prepared by the Minister of Finance's services from the coalition for Kabila, deputies pointed to the Presidency's budget overruns. Since then, a spokesman, an adviser and even members of the UDPS have multiplied the explanations to justify expenditure almost seven times larger than budget forecasts, or 329 billion Congolese francs. For the presidential camp,…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the consultations initiated by President Félix Tshisekedi are also an opportunity for delegations representing provinces to address their issues. For ten days we have seen delegations from the Grand Équateur, Province Orientale and North Kivu. On Thursday, there were places for Grand Katanga and Grand Kasai.…

In the midst of a crisis between Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, over the control of strategic institutions, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) is breaking its silence. During a press conference on Thursday, November 12, in Kinshasa, they gave their support to the institutions while warning politicians and those calling for the army's revolt. A press…

The coalition of former President Joseph Kabila has just met in Kinshasa. And while current president Felix Tshisekedi has been consulting since the beginning of last week to try to find a new majority, the FCC says it is ready to continue the dialogue and power-sharing agreement, but only for certain conditions. as reported…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, several personalities were received on Saturday, November 7, by President Félix Tshisekedi. Personalities he should count on if he wants to get rid of his predecessor Joseph Kabila. Among them, of course, is the former governor of Katanga, Moïse Katumbi. The first delegation received is that of Gabriel Kyungu, President of Unafec and former comrade-in-arms of Etienne Tshisekedi. He says he came to support the Congolese head of state. "At that time, we did everything we could to bring…

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi is continuing his consultations in Kinshasa to emerge from the crisis with his coalition partner, the pro-Kabila FCC. This Saturday afternoon, the head of state is expected to meet Moïse Katumbi, an opponent and former governor of Katanga. For his part, the former president's party is trying to camp on the agreement with Felix Tshisekedi.…

After five years away from the Congolese capital, former Katanga governor Moïse Katumbi arrived at Kinshasa airport this Friday. He will be received on Saturday by Félix Tshisekedi as part of the national consultations that began on Monday, and it is up to the president to find a way to get rid of the influence of his predecessor Joseph Kabila in the context of a political crisis within the coalition.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the former governor of Katanga and opponent Moise Katumbi arrive, and it is the first in five years, this Friday in Kinshasa. He will be received on Saturday by President Félix Tshisekedi. With our special correspondent in Kinshasa,Sonia RolleyHis colleague from the Lamuka coalition and the…

Continuing his consultations to seek a new majority and get rid of the influence of his predecessor Joseph Kabila, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi on Wednesday, November 4, received Jean-Pierre Bemba, President of MLC. As the negotiations come to day four, civil society demands that they not just share the cake. With our…

On this third day of consultations, Félix Tshisekedi met with Jean-Pierre Bemba, former Vice President, President of the MLC and former Opposition Fellow of the Congolese Head of State. He is the first political person to be received. President Tshisekedi is looking for a new majority to overthrow his predecessor, Joseph Kabila.…