Tshisekedi
CameroonpoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Félix Tshisekedi is the current President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having taken office in January 2019. He is known for his efforts to address the ongoing crises in eastern Congo, including conflicts involving various armed groups. Recently, he has been involved in discussions about peace negotiations mediated by Angola, as his government seeks to find a political resolution to the violence exacerbated by M23 rebels.
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The free basic education decree issued by President Tshisekedi in 2019 remains the central pillar of the current educational policy.
Kinshasa : Daniel Bumba lance la Commission urbaine de l’Éducation axée sur l’Intelligence ArtificielleCameroon· 2026-08-01
The opposition demands that President Tshisekedi publicly renounce a project they deem harmful.
le Nigérian Olusegun Obasanjo proposé comme médiateur par l’opposition – IWACU
Burundi· 2026-07-07
Tshisekedi is mentioned in the context of making statements regarding the conflict involving the M23.
« Les accords de Washington peuvent-ils stopper la guerre ? » – IWACUBurundi· 2025-12-19
The government under President Tshisekedi has allowed the presence of insurgent groups to persist, further entrenching ethnic divisions and violent cycles.
Situation in eastern Congo calls for more than quick fixes
Kenya· 2025-06-28President Tshisekedi, deeming the mission a failure, had asked it to leave by the end of last year.
What is the fighting in Goma about?
United Kingdom· 2025-05-02
President Tshisekedi held discussions with President Lourenço on Tuesday in Luanda.
Leaders schedule another EAC-SADC meeting over Congo crisis
Tanzania· 2025-03-17
DRC President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda, which is part of the EAC, of arming the M23 group and at times sending its forces to fight alongside the rebels in the DRC.
SADC withdraws regional force from eastern DRC amid M23 advanceTanzania· 2025-03-14
President Tshisekedi met with the UK Foreign Secretary regarding the conflict.
UK suspends aid to Rwanda over DR Congo conflictTanzania· 2025-02-26
The joint summit called for the resumption of direct negotiations with all parties, including M23 — something Tshisekedi has been opposed to.
Rwanda, M23 and the fight for influence in eastern DRC – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-02-21