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Tshisekedi and U.S. President Joe Biden at the 2021 G20 Rome summit, October 2021. After a power struggle saw the coalition with allies of Tshisekedi's predecessor break down and many legislators were won over, Ilunga was forced to leave office and Tshisekedi appointed Gécamines leader Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde as successor on 15 February 2021 ...
President Time in office 1 Mobutu Sese Seko: 31 years, 173 days 2 Joseph Kabila: 18 years, 7 days 3 Félix Tshisekedi: 6 years, 24 days 4 Joseph Kasa-Vubu: 5 years, 146 days 5 Laurent-Désiré Kabila: 3 years, 245 days
The position of president in the DRC has existed since the first constitution – known as The Fundamental Law – of 1960. However the powers of this position have varied over the years, from a limited shared role in the executive branch, with a prime minister, to a full-blown dictatorship.
Felix Tshisekedi came to power in 2019 vowing to made DR Congo "the Germany of Africa".
The president waged a nationalist campaign, while the opposition was divided. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
KINSHASA (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise ...
The Court ruling rejected appeals for a recount, with the verdict declaring Tshisekedi "President of the Democratic Republic of Congo by simple majority." [109] Government spokesman Lambert Mende stated afterwards "Felix Tshisekedi will become the fifth president of the republic." [21] [22] [110]
KINSHASA (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi launched his re-election bid on Sunday in a packed-to-capacity stadium in the capital Kinshasa, urging voters to give ...