Martin Fayulu

Martin Fayulu

Cameroon CameroonpoliticianMaleb. 19664.7Global Dominance: 0.00%

Martin Fayulu is a prominent Congolese opposition leader and politician known for his strong advocacy for democracy and governance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He gained national attention during the 2018 presidential elections, where he emerged as a key figure challenging the ruling party. Fayulu is known for his vocal criticism of government policies and has been a relentless campaigner for electoral reforms. His commitment to justice and national cohesion has resonated with many Congolese citizens, especially in light of ongoing conflicts and social issues in the country.

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Martin Fayulu, the national president of the Engagement for Citizenship and Development (ECiDé), denounced the vehicle technical control in Kinshasa as a 'scam'.

Contrôle technique à Kinshasa : Martin Fayulu dénonce une « arnaque » et réclame des explications
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-08-10
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Martin Fayulu is one of the opposition leaders who noted the transfer of Aubin Minaku and Ramazani Shadari to a known detention location.

RDC : La C64 condamne les attaques contre l’opposition et maintient la date butoir du 15 août pour la suite des manifestations
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-08-09
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Martin Fayulu is a key figure in the C64 coalition opposing President Félix Tshisekedi's 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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Martin Fayulu is one of the opposition leaders maintaining their position for a national dialogue.

RDC : Tshisekedi annonce la tenue d'un dialogue national inclusif
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-18
5.0

Martin Fayulu is the president of the opposition party ECiDé and a prominent figure in the coalition Article 64 for constitutional order (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
5.0

Martin Fayulu is a prominent opposition figure who was injured during the protests.

HRW denuncia uso excessivo da força contra manifestantes na RDCongo
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-07-09
7.0

Martin Fayulu is one of the figures representing the opposition coalition.

le Nigérian Olusegun Obasanjo proposé comme médiateur par l’opposition – IWACU
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi·BurundiBurundi· 2026-07-07
6.0

Martin Fayulu signed the communiqué announcing the postponement of the march.

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
7.0

Martin Fayulu is a former presidential candidate who claims to have won the disputed 2018 election.

DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-03
6.0

Martin Fayulu is a former presidential candidate who continues to claim victory in the disputed 2018 poll.

DR Congo Opposition Mobilises Protests Against Tshisekedi's
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-03
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Martin Fayulu is one of the opposition leaders who condemned the violence against the Catholic Church.

RDC : La Coalition C64 condamne les violences contre l’Église catholique et exige une enquête indépendante
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-23
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Martin Fayulu is an opposition leader who did not attend the Nairobi meeting.

Why DRC President Tshisekedi didn’t rush to mourn Raila Odinga
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-17
5.0

Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu raised concerns about the clarity of the conference's programme.

M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-03
5.0

Martin Fayulu has sounded the alarm on the risks of fragmentation and balkanization of the country.

RDC : La nécessité d’un sincère dialogue
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-06-05
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Many election observers said the disputed election was rightfully won by Martin Fayulu.

DR Congo seeks to remove ex-president's immunity
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-01
5.0

Martin Fayulu is mentioned as a political figure whose victory was claimed by Fridolin Ambongo during the elections.

Fridolin Ambongo, il frate che criticò Francesco sulle coppie gay (e ora potrebbe diventare Papa)
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-04-26
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Many election observers said the disputed election was rightfully won by Martin Fayulu.

DR Congo bans ex-president's PPRD party over alleged M23 links
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20
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Martin Fayulu, who came in second in the 2018 election that brought Tshisekedi to power, criticized Tshisekedi's leadership.

Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-19
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Martin Fayulu mourned the loss of Idengo, calling him a patriot committed to national cohesion.

DR Congo singer killed filming music video in war-torn Goma
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-02-15
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