• Researcher in Political Philosophy and social sciences, Center of Global studies, Institutes of Philosophy, Czech Academy of Sciences
President Félix Tshisekedi greets his supporters after his re-election in Kinshasa on 31 December 2023. Photo: Chris Milosi/nadolu via Getty Images

DR Congo’s election – the key to Félix Tshisekedi’s victory

Those who reject recourse to the courts in favour of street demonstrations are taking the wrong approach to the current democratic turning point.
L'actuel président Félix Tshisekedi et l'ancien président Joseph Kabila se livrent une bataille féroce pour le pouvoir. Tony Karumba/AFP

Qui détient les rênes du pouvoir en République démocratique du Congo ?

La bataille pour le contrôle du pouvoir prend une nouvelle tournure avec la dislocation de la coalition que le président Félix Tshisekedi avait formée avec le parti de l’ex-président Joseph Kabila.
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila, left, congratulates his succesor, Felix Tshisekedi, on his inauguration in January 2019. EFE-EPA/Kinsela Cunningham

Growing turbulence in DRC’s ruling coalition points to an early divorce

After endless, futile negotiations with the Kabila camp, Tshisekedi appears to have finally recognised the limits of the coalition government and has lost patience.

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