President Tshisekedi Falls Ill During Inauguration Speech
But the moment didn't last long, as he then came back and said the stress and excitement of the day had affected him.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Felix Tshisekedi Falls Ill During Inauguration Speech
Deutsche Welle, 24 January 2019
DR Congo has experienced its first transition of power via an election. Felix Tshisekedi has taken over from President Joseph Kabila despite questions over last month's vote. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Who Is Felix Tshisekedi?
Deutsche Welle, 24 January 2019
The wildcard opposition candidate has prevailed in last month's chaotic election. The son of a political legend, the relatively inexperienced leader has much to prove. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Major Challenges Follow Peaceful Transfer of Power
Deutsche Welle, 24 January 2019
After a disputed election, Felix Tshisekedi is the new president of DRC. Not an easy job, says DW's Andrea Schmidt, especially since he only won with the help of the former Kabila… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Historic Day as Citizens Watch First Presidential Handover
allAfrica, 24 January 2019
The world watches today as the country holds its first ever presidential handover ceremony. Since gaining independence from Belgium, political power in the Democratic Republic… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Can The Country Dare to Dream Again?
allAfrica, 24 January 2019
Forty years after the brutal assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first and only elected prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, then known as Zaire, the country and… Read more »
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In Africa's Elections, Everybody Is A Winner
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- allAfrica
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- allAfrica
- Publication Date:
- 24 January 2019
There's a long history of African opposition candidates declaring themselves the victors of the election. Many contested the results in court, ... see more »
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As the inauguration of President-elect and opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi draws near, outgoing President Joseph Kabila has called for "a grand coalition of all the progressive ... Read more »
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Analyst Elissa Jobson of the International Crisis Group beleives the African Union may be instrumental in helping the new president ease into power. It should seek compromise ... Read more »
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The inauguration of Felix Tshisekedi as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been postponed, probably until Thursday, according to a government spokesman. On ... Read more »
