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DR Congo's Tshisekedi silences doubters with political gains
With a string of tactical victories, DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has defied naysayers who saw him as a weak politician living in the shadow of a famous...
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UN appeals for calm in DR Congo after parliament clashes
The violence followed months of tension over the fragile coalition between President Felix Tshisekedi, who took over in January 2019 after Joseph Kabila's 18-year rule, and his predecessor's party, which holds a parliamentary majority.
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DR Congo police enter parliament after new clashes
The violence follows a months-long crisis rooted in a troubled coalition forged by Tshisekedi and the pro-Kabila Common Front for the Congo (FCC), which commands an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly.
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African Union urges 'peace' as DR Congo crisis widens
President Felix Tshisekedi is due to unveil new decisions on Sunday on the simmering tensions pitting his supporters against those loyal to his powerful predecessor Joseph Kabila.
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UN worried as DR Congo struggles with political crisis
The United Nations has sounded a warning about a brewing political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a long-running impasse between President Felix Tshisekedi and supporters of his predecessor Joseph Kabila has reached a crucial point.
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Head of DR Congo elite unit orders troops 'not to plot' against Tshisekedi
Tensions have erupted into the open, forcing Tshisekedi to launch consultations last month on how to proceed on key issues, including national security, the management of state assets, the independence of the judiciary and the organisation of elections.
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DR Congo's Kabila prowls the political sidelines
Even after giving over power to Tshisekedi, Kabila remains the driving force in his Common Front for Congo political group – a veritable war machine that he set up before leaving office.
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DR Congo authorities ban Kinshasa rallies over tensions
Tshisekedi was elected in December to replace Kabila who presided over sub-Saharan Africa's biggest country for nearly two decades.
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Security issues dominate Tshisekedi’s first tour of DRC after election
Hamstrung by a parliament and local officials in the sway of Joseph Kabila, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has largely failed to exert his authority.
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'Golden handshake' for DR Congo's outgoing ministers
Outgoing Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala will receive a monthly housing allowance of $5,000 plus a separate monthly stipend - amounting to 30% of his current salary - for life.
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After election upheaval, DR Congo inaugurates new Parliament
The session opened just four days after Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in as president of the country, replacing Joseph Kabila who had ruled the country since 2001.
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Ebola death toll surges in DR Congo
The rising death toll - up by more than 40 in the past 10 days - emphasises the challenge of controlling the epidemic in the strife-torn country.
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DRC's Kabila calls on compatriots to support successor Felix Tshisekedi
Tshisekedi is due to be inaugurated as the DRC's new president and Kabila says he’ll hand over the reins without regret.
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SA, Kenya join regional leaders in congratulating Tshisekedi for DRC poll win
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta say Sunday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court in Kinshasa confirms Felix Tshisekedi’s election win requires all actors to respect this exercise of DRC national sovereignty.
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Fayulu rejects court ruling declaring Tshisekedi as DRC president
Fayulu says the Constitutional Court has confirmed serving a dictatorial regime by validating what he calls false results and enabling a constitutional coup.
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DR Congo court declares Tshisekedi winner of disputed elections
Runner-up Martin Fayulu immediately called on the international community to reject the results, after the court said his appeal was "unfounded".
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DR Congo court to examine election appeal from Tuesday
Fayulu, likewise from the opposition, was declared runner-up in the 30 December poll to choose a successor to President Joseph Kabila, in power for the last 18 years.
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Another African bloc wants Congo election recount
Monitoring groups noted widespread irregularities including faulty voting machines and poorly run polling stations during the 30 December vote.
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Kabila supporters win majority in DRC vote: AFP tally
Pro-Kabila parties had passed the 250-seat threshold required to secure a majority in the 500-seat assembly.
