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 |
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| Tanzania | 22 | 4.50 | 1.49% | +30% | 59,734,213 | 1,157,452 | $63,000 | 1,221$ |
| France | 8 | 5.50 | 0.39% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 283,518 | $2,700,000 | 11,728$ |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 3.67 | 0.16% | +30% | 67,886,011 | 143,382 | $2,700,000 | 5,703$ |
| Kenya | 6 | 5.00 | 0.52% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 336,363 | $106,000 | 663$ |
| Slovakia | 5 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 11,360 | $110,000 | 229$ |
| Luxembourg | 5 | 5.00 | 0.57% | +10% | 625,978 | 3,948 | $73,000 | 460$ |
| Egypt | 4 | 4.25 | 0.10% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 107,185 | $303,000 | 317$ |
| Burundi | 4 | 5.25 | 4.12% | +10% | 11,890,781 | 539,376 | $3,100 | 141$ |
| United States | 3 | 5.67 | 0.06% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 219,086 | $21,000,000 | 13,900$ |
| Canada | 3 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 53,551 | $1,700,000 | 2,395$ |
| Jamaica | 3 | 4.33 | 0.27% | +20% | 2,961,167 | 9,709 | $15,000 | 49$ |
| Portugal | 3 | 4.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 18,026 | $240,000 | 424$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 8,602 | $530,000 | 451$ |
| Taiwan | 2 | 3.50 | 0.30% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 72,063 | $670,000 | 2,027$ |
| Nigeria | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 176,037 | $448,000 | 383$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 4.50 | 0.25% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,158 | $6,000 | 16$ |
| Italy | 2 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 38,870 | $2,000,000 | 1,286$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,171 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,442 | $350,000 | 147$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 6,723 | $700,000 | 544$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,685 | $370,000 | 379$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 4.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,887 | $350,000 | 1,268$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 3.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 50,443 | $67,000 | 109$ |
| Mauritania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 4,649,658 | 9,851 | $8,000 | 17$ |
| Mozambique | 1 | 5.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 97,369 | $15,000 | 47$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,890 | $720,000 | 238$ |
| Finland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 8,319 | $272,000 | 408$ |
| China | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 375,097 | $14,000,000 | 3,745$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 4,928 | $430,000 | 214$ |
| Cameroon | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 20,080 | $39,000 | 30$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 2.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 83,280 | $17,000 | 68$ |
| Gabon | 1 | 3.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 2,225,734 | 8,495 | $15,000 | 57$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 6.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,904 | $2,100 | 7$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 100 | 2,865,376,163 | 4,150,526 | $51,714,200 | 49,334$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
President Tshisekedi has been criticized for relying too much on regional forces and mercenaries.
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Tanzania:
Tshisekedi has blamed military higher-ups for the poor performance of the army.
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Burundi:
The Congolese president, Félix Tshisekedi, expressed a willingness to declare war on Rwanda, labeling it as the 'problem of the region'.
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Kenya:
Felix Tshisekedi held a press conference at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, where he announced his presidential bid.
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United States:
Félix Tshisekedi, the president, tried to prepare for this moment, strengthening his military to squash the thousands of fighters roaming in the east.
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Nigeria:
The President of Tanzania, Félix Tshisekedi, was present at the state burial.
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Cabo Verde:
Félix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, discussing peace efforts in the region.
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France:
Félix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is seeking support to end the war in the eastern provinces of his country.
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Tanzania:
Corneille Nangaa blamed Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi for the violence in Bukavu.
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Burundi:
Félix Tshisekedi is mentioned as the president who pays Burundian soldiers a monthly amount for their military support.
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