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 (62 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 3 | 3.33 | 1.19% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 706,056 | $350,000 | 4,167$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.40% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 263,886 | $63,000 | 278$ |
| Liberia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.61% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 30,934 | $3,000 | 18$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +20% | 65,273,511 | 67,119 | $2,700,000 | 2,776$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 7,766 | $240,000 | 183$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,038 | $106,000 | 79$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 14,086 | $180,000 | 135$ |
| Totals | 11 | 272,118,807 | 1,129,885 | $3,642,000 | 7,636$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi's government refuses to yield authority in territory it has lost.
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South Africa:
Kabila criticized President Félix Tshisekedi’s handling of the DRC’s security crisis.
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Liberia:
Sirleaf shared efforts to engage male champions, including President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to promote gender equality.
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Liberia:
Félix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo and a speaker at the summit.
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Tanzania:
Felix Tshisekedi is the current president of the DRC and Kabila's successor.
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Kazakhstan:
Felix Tshisekedi is visiting Kazakhstan on a state visit at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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South Africa:
President Felix Tshisekedi prefers war over peace, risking delaying the silencing of guns in the eastern parts of the country.
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South Africa:
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has been accused of not being interested in a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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Kenya:
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has sought to strike a deal with the United States.
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Portugal:
Félix Tshisekedi is the current President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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