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Joseph Kabila

What is the scope for Felix Tshisekedi to form his “holy union”?

On Friday night, October 23, the Congolese head of state condemned the blockade of institutions and the ruling coalition formed with his predecessor Joseph Kabila. To remedy this, he promised to organize consultations during the week to establish a national union. Since his speech, political groups and civil society organizations have continued internal discussions.…

speech to the Nation of Felix Tshisekedi amid tensions with his prime minister

In the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi will speak to the nation this Friday. The meeting of the Council of Ministers, scheduled for today, has been postponed. Tensions are still high between the Cape for Change, its platform and the Front Commun pour le Congo, the political grouping of its predecessor and ally Joseph Kabila. This tension has intensified in the last two days following the boycott of three constitutional judges by the Prime Minister, the President of the Senate and the President of the National Assembly, all three…

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