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DRC
Unity eludes Emmanuel Shadary's opponents

The apparent unity of the opposition candidates in December's presidential election has not withstood their various ambitions and hidden political agendas. [...]

Published on 14.11.2018 at 03:30 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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DRC
Adolphe Muzito
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary
Etienne Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi
Freddy Mbuyamu
Jean-Pierre Bemba
Joseph Kabila
Martin Fayulu
Moise Katumbi
Union pour la nation congolaise
Union pour le progres et la democratie sociale
Vital Kamerhe

DRC
Nzanga Mobutu fishes for government ministry, wants father's remains repatriated

The son of the late dictator Mobutu Sese Seko secretly met with President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa. Nzanga Mobutu, a former minister, is hoping to get back into government and wants his father's remains returned to DR Congo.

Subscribers only Politics 24.01.2023

Nzanga Mobutu in Washington, DC, USA, October 2021.

DRC
Oil and mining poised for shake up after major cull in president's office

In a bid to slim down his teams, Félix Tshisekedi has cut the number of colleges advising him while finding new positions for the top aides who have been dismissed such as Marcellin Bilomba or Michel Eboma Ablavi, who are likely to retain their political influence.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 16.01.2023

DRC
Gécamines minor reshuffle means major loss of influence for boss Albert Yuma

Gécamines secretary-general Déogratias Ngele Masudi is close to Albert Yuma, the chairman of the Congolese state firm and a friend of the former head of state. But he has been ousted.

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Spotlight | DRC
Tshisekedi seeks Sassou's clout to sideline one-time ally Kabila

In his battle against predecessor Joseph Kabila, President Félix Tshisekedi has turned to neighbouring head of state Denis Sassou Nguesso for help in building a new political coalition.

Subscribers only Politics 10.11.2020

DRC
Former Joseph Kabila army chief of staff branches out into oil and mining

The former chief of staff of the Congolese armed forces, [...]

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 25.06.2019

DRC
How Felix Tshisekedi's UDPS sought to undermine its own leader

A year prior to the presidential election of 2018, several figures in the opposition party tried to negotiate a power-sharing arrangement with Joseph Kabila. An exclusive.

Subscribers only Politics 30.04.2019

DRC
Kabila clan takes control of Copperbelt country

The new governors of the mineral-rich provinces of Katanga, who came in far ahead of their rivals allied to Tshisekedi or opponent Katumbi, are all close to the former president.

Subscribers only Mining 16.04.2019

DRC
Tshisekedi's most political of mining advisors

Despite the key role mining plays in Congo-K's economy and [...]

Subscribers only Mining 19.03.2019

Burkina Faso, DRC
Monuments sow discord from Kinshasa to Ouagadougou

In recent days, there has been a growing polemic on [...]

Subscribers only 13.03.2019

Document | DRC
Felix Tshisekedi's dubious presidential credentials

Sworn in on 24 January, Joseph Kabila's successor is not notable for his expertise or his transparency, as is clear from the documents he submitted in order to run for president.

Subscribers only Politics 27.02.2019

Congo, DRC
Felix Tshisekedi steps carefully in Brazzaville

In a sign of a certain reserve felt towards Denis Sassou Nguesso, the new president of Congo-K, Felix Tshisekedi (aka [...]

Free access Diplomacy 13.02.2019

DRC
Martin Fayulu keeps up pressure

Although he ultimately decided to turn up to the National Assembly with his fellow MPs from the Lamuka coalition, Martin [...]

Subscribers only Politics 30.01.2019

Spotlight | DRC
Felix Tshisekedi treads fine line to keep Kabila clan at bay

Though he enjoys the stature of an opponent of Joseph Kabila's regime, Felix Tshisekedi (aka ‘Fatshi') won the presidential election on 30 December at the price of an implicit understanding with his former adversaries. With a minority in the National [.

Subscribers only Politics 30.01.2019

With a minority in the National Assembly, new president Felix Tshisekedi will not have an easy task

DRC
Limited room for manoeuvre and shaky mandate for vulnerable Felix Tshisekedi

Elected after a chaotic ballot, Felix Tshisekedi will have to negotiate a delicate power-sharing arrangement with the previous regime. Analysis.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.01.2019

DRC
Election: MIBA power failures undermine Kabila in Kasai

The power shortages in this opposition stronghold have made life difficult for outgoing the head of state's side in the region.

Subscribers only Energy 15.01.2019

DRC
State bears down on popular favourite Martin Fayulu

Kinshasa has manoeuvred during the presidential campaign to undermine its opponents, among them the Lamuka coalition candidate. Analysis.

Subscribers only Politics 02.01.2019

DRC
Kabila does without MONUSCO's choppers

Joseph Kabila has once again turned down the offer of [...]

Subscribers only Politics 19.09.2018

DRC
Shadary's candidacy leaves questions unanswered

Although he has reassured observers by designating the senior regime [...]

Subscribers only Politics 22.08.2018

Spotlight | DRC
Washington and Paris prepare to call Kabila's bluff

With his last term in office due to expire in December 2016, Joseph Kabila is maintaining the suspense surrounding his intentions and ratcheting up tensions as the presidential election approaches. Under the new electoral law, he cannot stand for re-election, [.

Subscribers only Politics 06.06.2018

Joao Lourenco (left) is expected to convince Joseph Kabila to respect the electoral schedule.

DRC, United States
Moise Katumbi mobilises his US networks

The ex-governor of Katanga who will be running for president in December is forking out liberally to boost his image in Washington.

Subscribers only Politics 23.05.2018

DRC
Can Vital Kamerhe up his game as the presidential election looms?

One of the few opponents of Joseph Kabila not to have joined the Ensemble pour le changement coalition led by [...]

Subscribers only Politics 09.05.2018

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Adolphe Muzito
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary
Etienne Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi
Freddy Mbuyamu
Jean-Pierre Bemba
Joseph Kabila
Martin Fayulu
Moise Katumbi
Union pour la nation congolaise
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Behind the scenes of Mamadi Doumbouya's offensive on Russian miner Nordgold

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Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

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Unity eludes Emmanuel Shadary's opponents

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Nzanga Mobutu fishes for government ministry, wants father's remains repatriated

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Oil and mining poised for shake up after major cull in president's office

DRC
Gécamines minor reshuffle means major loss of influence for boss Albert Yuma

Spotlight | DRC
Tshisekedi seeks Sassou's clout to sideline one-time ally Kabila

DRC
Former Joseph Kabila army chief of staff branches out into oil and mining

DRC
How Felix Tshisekedi's UDPS sought to undermine its own leader

DRC
Kabila clan takes control of Copperbelt country

DRC
Tshisekedi's most political of mining advisors

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Monuments sow discord from Kinshasa to Ouagadougou

Document | DRC
Felix Tshisekedi's dubious presidential credentials

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Felix Tshisekedi steps carefully in Brazzaville

DRC
Martin Fayulu keeps up pressure

Spotlight | DRC
Felix Tshisekedi treads fine line to keep Kabila clan at bay

DRC
Limited room for manoeuvre and shaky mandate for vulnerable Felix Tshisekedi

DRC
Election: MIBA power failures undermine Kabila in Kasai

DRC
State bears down on popular favourite Martin Fayulu

DRC
Kabila does without MONUSCO's choppers

DRC
Shadary's candidacy leaves questions unanswered

Spotlight | DRC
Washington and Paris prepare to call Kabila's bluff

DRC, United States
Moise Katumbi mobilises his US networks

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Can Vital Kamerhe up his game as the presidential election looms?

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DRC
Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

DRC
Unity eludes Emmanuel Shadary's opponents

DRC
Nzanga Mobutu fishes for government ministry, wants father's remains repatriated

DRC
Oil and mining poised for shake up after major cull in president's office

DRC
Gécamines minor reshuffle means major loss of influence for boss Albert Yuma

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Tshisekedi seeks Sassou's clout to sideline one-time ally Kabila

DRC
Former Joseph Kabila army chief of staff branches out into oil and mining

DRC
How Felix Tshisekedi's UDPS sought to undermine its own leader

DRC
Kabila clan takes control of Copperbelt country

DRC
Tshisekedi's most political of mining advisors

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Monuments sow discord from Kinshasa to Ouagadougou

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Felix Tshisekedi's dubious presidential credentials

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DRC
Martin Fayulu keeps up pressure

Spotlight | DRC
Felix Tshisekedi treads fine line to keep Kabila clan at bay

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Limited room for manoeuvre and shaky mandate for vulnerable Felix Tshisekedi

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Election: MIBA power failures undermine Kabila in Kasai

DRC
State bears down on popular favourite Martin Fayulu

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Kabila does without MONUSCO's choppers

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Shadary's candidacy leaves questions unanswered

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Washington and Paris prepare to call Kabila's bluff

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Moise Katumbi mobilises his US networks

DRC
Can Vital Kamerhe up his game as the presidential election looms?