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How the FCC is paving the way for Joseph Kabila's return

Although the former Congolese president has officially withdrawn to his ranch in Katanga, several of his allies are already preparing his comeback. [...] (311 words)

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Tshisekedi's right-hand-man Jean-Marc Kabund felled by a text message

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Intelligence services play Joseph Kabila off against Felix Tshisekedi

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The chequered history of new prime minister Sylvestre Ilunga

Appointed on 20 May after four months of dithering, the new "consensus" prime minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba is no novice [...]

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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 [. [...]

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Limited room for manoeuvre and shaky mandate for vulnerable Felix Tshisekedi

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