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DRC Issue dated 01/04/2020

Who is engineering the rapprochement between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame?

In a break with the policy of his predecessor Joseph Kabila, Félix Tshisekedi is making unprecedented overtures to his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame with the diplomatic help of a select group of loyal allies. [...] (421 words)

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White House remains pro-Tshisekedi despite best efforts of Katumbi's lobbyists

Tshisekedi's advisors wade into Albert Yuma affair

Former PM Matata Ponyo's consultancy gets all-clear for $2m government contract

Senators ask questions about Kinshasa N'djili airport upgrades

Goma summit: determined Tshisekedi makes plan B to avoid fiasco

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