He took over leadership of the country in 2001 at the age of just 29, after his father and former coup leader, President ...

Denouncing the former president’s ‘proven involvement’ with the M23 rebels and their Rwandan backers, the Congolese ...

During his last visit to Kinshasa, the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed the conflict ...

Felix Tshisekedi of Congo had long said his country would not negotiate with the Rwanda-backed militia, making the joint agreement a rare bright spot in the conflict. By Ruth Maclean The ...

The May 2024 coup attempt aimed to overthrow Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. At least six people, including Christian Malanga, died when armed men in camouflage fatigues led an attack on ...

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Among the demands by the rebels is that Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi annul “all death sentences and prosecution” of M23 members, the official within the rebels said. The delegation is ...

Angry residents vented their frustration at DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday after losing their homes in weekend flash floods in the capital Kinshasa that have killed at least 33 people.