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Congo-Kinshasa:
What Now That President Tshisekedi Has Taken Control?
African Arguments, 15 December 2020
Tshisekedi has liberated himself from his rivals, but it remains to be seen if this will be a victory for the country or just his political camp. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Félix Tshisekedi Moves to Take Charge
ISS, 14 December 2020
On 6 December, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi delivered probably one of the most anticipated and courageous speeches of his term in office… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Political Crisis Looms As Tshisekedi Seeks to Scrap Ruling Coalition
DW, 8 December 2020
DR Congo President Tshisekedi wants to end a two-year power-sharing coalition with ex-President Joseph Kabila's faction, which stalled many of Tshisekedi's much-touted reforms. But… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Tshisekedi Dismantles Ruling Coalition With Kabila's Party
RFI, 7 December 2020
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday announced the end of a coalition agreement between his party and that of former President Joseph Kabila. Tshisekedi spent half an… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Pro-Kabila, Pro-Tshisekedi Camps in Pitched Battle at Parliament
Nation, 8 December 2020
Two days after Félix Tshisekedi's speech announcing the end of the coalition, the standoff continues in the National Assembly between, on the one hand, the office of the… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Kabila's Party Rejects Tshisekedi's Decision to End Coalition
East African, 8 December 2020
A day after DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi announced the end of the FCC-CACH coalition, the Common Front for Congo (FCC) says it has rejected the move. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Fight Between Tshisekedi, Kabila Exposes DR Congo to Chaos
Nation, 10 December 2020
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) experienced great political tension this week, with the capital Kinshasa, which is usually the seat of State institutions, remaining tense… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
It's Back to Old Rivalry As Kabila-Tshisekedi Coalition Ends
Nation, 7 December 2020
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has ended the coalition that has ruled the country for 16 months. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Political Tensions, Armed Attacks, Displacement, Covid Threats Continue - UN Mission Head
UN News, 7 December 2020
There is a critical need for State institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to provide more stability and safety for citizens facing multiple threats, the head of… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
MSF Forced to Pull Out of Eastern DRC Territory Following Violent Attacks
MSF, 1 December 2020
Bukavu, DRC/Amsterdam - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has made the difficult decision to end most of our support to healthcare provision in Kimbi and Baraka in Fizi… Read more »
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