Felix Tshisekedi

Felix Tshisekedi

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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.

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The development vision of Kinshasa is supported by the Head of State, Félix Tshisekedi.

Kinshasa : Gouvernement, CSSPEVK et Vingroup scellent un accord pour construire des logements modernes
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-08-11
7.0

President Félix Tshisekedi has consistently presented himself before regional and international audiences as a champion of peace and dialogue.

We should rewrite the story of DRC conflict
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-08-09
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Félix Tshisekedi is the current President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the son of Étienne Tshisekedi.

Kinshasa : Le Gouvernement provincial annonce la construction imminente du boulevard Étienne Tshisekedi
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-08-06
7.0

Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hohe Rohstoffpreise wecken Kontrollversuche in Kongo-Kinshasa
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-06
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The head of the World Health Organisation has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi.

WHO chief in DR Congo for talks on Ebola reponse
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-08-05
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Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo who will meet with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during his visit.

Еболата се шири во Конго, СЗО испрати нова мисија
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-08-05
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Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who reaffirmed peace agreements with Rwanda.

New York : Thérèse Kayikwamba et Mike Waltz réaffirment le partenariat RDC–États-Unis
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-22
7.0

He is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who sent a confidential message to Samia Suluhu.

RDC-Tanzanie : Tshisekedi confie un message confidentiel à Samia Suluhu pour renforcer les relations bilatérales
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-20
8.0

Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, facing opposition from the C64 coalition regarding constitutional changes.

RDC : La C64 maintient sa marche du 22 juillet, l’opposition défie Tshisekedi sur la Constitution
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-20
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Félix Tshisekedi announced the organization of an inclusive national dialogue.

RDC : Tshisekedi annonce la tenue d'un dialogue national inclusif
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-18
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President Félix Tshisekedi assisted in the travel arrangements for Mboladinga to attend the World Cup.

Michel Mboladinga, Si Lumamba Vea
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-07-15
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Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has ordered state revenue agencies to refrain from heavy-handed enforcement operations against mining companies.

Heavy-handed revenue enforcement a threat to Congo mining sector, warns president
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-14
7.0

Floribert Anzuluni conveyed greetings from President Félix Tshisekedi during his visit to Uganda.

Paix dans l’Est de la RDC : Museveni reçoit le ministre Anzuluni à Kisozi avec un message de Tshisekedi
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-14
7.0

Félix Tshisekedi is the head of state presiding over the Council of Ministers meeting regarding the health sector crisis.

Grève des médecins en RDC : le SYMECO durcit le ton et rejette les propositions du gouvernement
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-13
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Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose constitutional change project is opposed by the C64.

Kinshasa : Le cortège de Martin Fayulu attaqué devant le Palais de Justice, 3 blessés graves (Prince Epenge)
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-09
3.0

Félix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RDC : la C64, la CENCO et l’ECC reçues par Évariste Ndayishimiye à Bujumbura pour des consultations sur la crise politique
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-06
7.0

Félix Tshisekedi is the president to whom the Coalition Article 64 plans to submit a memorandum during the upcoming demonstration.

Marche de la Coalition Article 64 : le gouvernement promet un encadrement « républicain » à Kinshasa
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-06
6.0

Félix Tshisekedi met with Évariste Ndayishimiye to discuss the political situation in the DRC.

C64 : Fayulu, Katumbi, Kabund, Matata et Sesanga reportent leur marche après une invitation du président de l’Union africaine
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-03
6.0

Felix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo who is facing opposition over his bid for a third term.

DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
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Felix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, accused by the opposition of attempting to cling to power by changing the constitution.

DR Congo Opposition Mobilises Protests Against Tshisekedi's
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-03
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Félix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who is set to meet with Cyril Ramaphosa during his visit.

Ebola en RDC : Cyril Ramaphosa à Kinshasa pour renforcer la riposte et annoncer un soutien de 13,5 millions de dollars
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-02
8.0

Félix Tshisekedi will preside over a high-level public debate on the governance of natural resources.

RDC : Kinshasa assume la présidence tournante du Conseil de sécurité des Nations-Unies dès ce 1er juillet 2026
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-01
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He is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has a mutual respect relationship with the Mauritanian President.

سفارة جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية في نواكشوط تحتفي بالذكرى الـ66 لاستقلال بلادها
Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·MauritaniaMauritania· 2026-07-01
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Félix Tshisekedi inaugurated the train line connecting Gare Centrale to N’djili airport after 15 years of inactivity.

Kinshasa : Félix Tshisekedi relance le train Gare Centrale-N’djili après 15 ans d’arrêt
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-01
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Felix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

رئيس الجمهورية يهنئ رئيس جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية
Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·MauritaniaMauritania· 2026-06-30
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Opposition figures are calling on supporters to rally against proposed constitutional changes they say could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term.

Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-30
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President Félix Tshisekedi issued an emotional message urging the nation to rally behind the team.

DR Congo v Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 – live | World Cup 2026
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-27
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Tshisekedi included Mboladinga in the national team’s official delegation for the World Cup.

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-26
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Félix Tshisekedi is the current President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

RDC : Claudel André Lubaya dénonce 7 mois de détention sans charge pour Aubin Minaku et Ramazani Shadary
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-25
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