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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 4 | 6.50 | 0.25% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 145,776 | $106,000 | 287$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5.67 | 0.11% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 86,510 | $2,700,000 | 3,441$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.30% | +20% | 59,734,213 | 215,582 | $63,000 | 227$ |
| France | 2 | 6.50 | 0.17% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 120,068 | $2,700,000 | 4,967$ |
| Israel | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 6,060 | $400,000 | 263$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,103 | $1,500,000 | 889$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,161 | $38,000 | 22$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 624 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 2.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,353 | $670,000 | 685$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 42,276 | $67,000 | 91$ |
| Totals | 17 | 529,740,268 | 770,513 | $8,250,000 | 10,877$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi met with US envoy Massad Boulos to discuss access to minerals.
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Kenya:
Felix Tshisekedi is the Congolese President who participated in peace talks with Rwanda.
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Kenya:
Félix Tshisekedi of DRC is one of the regional leaders who have backed the unified peace push.
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United Kingdom:
Félix Tshisekedi is the leader of DR Congo involved in the peace agreement with Rwanda.
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Taiwan:
Tshisekedi has branded Kabila the brains behind the armed group, which has seized swathes of the resource-rich Congolese east with Rwanda’s help.
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Ghana:
Kabila's successor, President Félix Tshisekedi, has accused him of being the brains behind the rebels.
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Kenya:
Kabila stands accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.
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United Kingdom:
Kabila's successor, President Félix Tshisekedi, has accused him of being the brains behind the rebels.
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France:
Félix Tshisekedi is the Congolese president who discussed a mining agreement with Massad Boulos.
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Paraguay:
Félix Tshisekedi is mentioned as the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who made promises to his American counterpart.
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