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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 6.40 | 0.24% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 182,400 | $2,700,000 | 7,255$ |
| France | 5 | 6.60 | 0.47% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 334,268 | $2,700,000 | 13,827$ |
| Tanzania | 4 | 6.00 | 0.93% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 614,090 | $63,000 | 648$ |
| Burundi | 3 | 6.33 | 5.08% | +10% | 11,890,781 | 665,078 | $3,100 | 173$ |
| South Africa | 3 | 4.67 | 1.33% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 869,861 | $350,000 | 5,133$ |
| Kenya | 3 | 5.67 | 0.27% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 162,050 | $106,000 | 319$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 18,367 | $430,000 | 799$ |
| Cameroon | 2 | 7.00 | 0.35% | +10% | 26,545,863 | 102,458 | $39,000 | 151$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,834 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,698 | $1,400,000 | 1,279$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 44,809 | $155,000 | 159$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 141,002 | $1,500,000 | 1,468$ |
| Japan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 114,979 | $5,000,000 | 4,545$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,398 | $350,000 | 326$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 98,322 | $340,000 | 343$ |
| Totals | 36 | 1,161,119,071 | 3,562,658 | $36,851,100 | 46,986$ |
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Recent Mentions
Vietnam:
President Felix Tshisekedi expressed concerns about Rwanda violating commitments made in a recent peace agreement.
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South Africa:
President Félix Tshisekedi’s family controls important mining sites in Katanga.
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Tanzania:
Felix Tshisekedi is the Congolese President who met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and U.S. President Donald Trump to affirm their commitment to a peace deal.
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United Kingdom:
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of DR Congo involved in the peace deal with Rwanda.
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Denmark:
Félix Tshisekedi is the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who participated in the meeting with Trump.
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Tanzania:
Congo's president Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of violating the commitments it made in Washington.
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France:
Félix Tshisekedi is the Congolese president who ratified an agreement in Washington to end the conflict.
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Tanzania:
Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of violating its commitments to a US-brokered peace deal.
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France:
Félix Tshisekedi is the Congolese president who spoke about the violations of agreements by Rwanda.
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United Kingdom:
Felix Tshisekedi told lawmakers in a speech that Rwanda was already violating its commitments under a peace deal mediated by Washington.
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