Felix Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi is the current President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having taken office in January 2019. He is a member of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party and is the son of former opposition leader Étienne Tshisekedi. Tshisekedi's presidency has focused on efforts to combat corruption and improve governance in a country rich in natural resources but plagued by instability and conflict. His administration faces significant challenges, including ongoing violence in eastern DRC and navigating complex regional relationships.
Born on Jun 13, 1963 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 7 | 6.14 | 1.23% | +80% | 59,734,213 | 1,325,090 | $63,000 | 1,398$ |
| Kenya | 5 | 5.80 | 0.25% | +60% | 53,771,296 | 218,805 | $106,000 | 431$ |
| Mozambique | 3 | 5.00 | 0.72% | +20% | 31,255,435 | 270,480 | $15,000 | 130$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.33 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 61,410 | $2,700,000 | 2,442$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 4.50 | 0.10% | +20% | 10,196,709 | 12,686 | $240,000 | 299$ |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 625,978 | 869 | $73,000 | 101$ |
| Egypt | 2 | 6.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 102,334,404 | 86,160 | $303,000 | 255$ |
| France | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 73,945 | $2,700,000 | 3,059$ |
| Slovakia | 2 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 4,787 | $110,000 | 96$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 619 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.34% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 224,191 | $350,000 | 1,323$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 90,214 | $448,000 | 196$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,485 | $21,000,000 | 4,789$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,578 | $68,000 | 26$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 38,362 | $67,000 | 83$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 5.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,252 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,455 | $160,000 | 90$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 19,465 | $1,400,000 | 583$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,686 | $700,000 | 460$ |
| Totals | 38 | 1,094,578,631 | 2,516,539 | $30,511,100 | 15,771$ |
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Recent Mentions
Egypt:
Felix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who received condolences from the Egyptian president.
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Slovakia:
Current president Félix Tshisekedi accused Kabila of supporting rebels and preparing an uprising.
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Spain:
Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has offered mining opportunities to the U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund in exchange for help against rebel forces.
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France:
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who sought mediation from Qatar.
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Switzerland:
Félix Tshisekedi criticized the EU's agreement with Rwanda as a scandal and accused them of complicity in the plundering of Congo.
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Hungary:
Felix Tshisekedi is the Congolese president who called for Ugandan troops to fight against an ISIS-linked rebel group.
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Slovakia:
The rebels demand that Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi revoke all death sentences and prosecutions against M23 members.
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Luxembourg:
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Mozambique:
Felix Tshisekedi, the current Head of State, has accused Kabila of supporting rebels.
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United Kingdom:
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, whose ally's home was attacked during the coup attempt.
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