Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.
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The latest in this situation
- President Félix Tshisekedi heads the state, which includes the state miner Gécamines.
- Tshisekedi rejects armed group inclusion in dialogue while Kabila joins Nangaa in opposition front.
- Kabila expands his opposition alliance and the AU issues a warning regarding the DRC's political stability.
- Kabila leads a rebel coalition in Goma, accusing Tshisekedi's administration of economic mismanagement.
- Joseph Kabila launched a coalition against the current government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- President Félix Tshisekedi heads the state, which includes the state miner Gécamines.Sub-event
Tshisekedi rejects armed group inclusion in dialogue while Kabila joins Nangaa in opposition front.1 source
- Joseph Kabila launched a coalition against the current government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Sub-event
Tshisekedi rejected peace proposals from AU, Doha, and EAC, while Kabila alleged failure.1 source
President Tshisekedi is accused of constitutional change.1 source
Tshisekedi faces opposition over term limits and calls for dialogue including factions allied with former president Joseph Kabila.1 source
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The entities involved
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Félix Tshisekedi
president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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Joseph Kabila
President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
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