Tshisekedi’s eight years of broken promises
When Félix Tshisekedi assumed the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo in January 2019, he presented himself as a leader who would bring fundamental change to a country burdened…
Ndayishimiye just failed to build a coalition for Tshisekedi
Key Congolese opposition members have rejected Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye’s invitation. They saw right through Ndayishimiye, who was masquerading as a mediator while simply being a Tshisekedi tool. Loudly, they…
Tshisekedi’s thirst for power comes at the expense of Congolese lives
While the security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to dominate global headlines, the country’s political arena is also becoming increasingly tense. In Kinshasa, fears of…
Tshisekedi’s game of chaos and clinging to power
Felix Tshisekedi is not interested in peace. He is power-hungry. By launching offensives against AFC/M23-held territories, the Congolese president is deliberately perpetuating war for political ends, violating signed agreements, exploiting…
From Civilian Airport to War Command Center: How Kisangani Became a Launchpad for Drone Warfare
The ongoing conflict in eastern DRC continues to evolve in both intensity and complexity, with the increasing use of drone warfare, expanding military infrastructure, and mounting civilian suffering. Sadly, nobody…
“How wrong I was”: former U.S. Assistant Secretary slams Tshisekedi as a disappointment
When former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy publicly admitted that supporting Félix Tshisekedi in the disputed 2018 Congolese election was “one of my greatest regrets,”…
Tshisekedi’s Presser: Hard truths or just more finger-pointing?
As the Congolese ruler Tshisekedi prepares the upcoming press conference tomorrow, Wednesday, 6th May, many Congolese citizens are asking a simple but critical question: will this moment finally bring honesty…
Tshisekedi bombs innocent civilians to derail peace process
Just watch the clock. Every single time the AFC/M23 delegation sits down for peace talks, Kinshasa’s Sukhoi jets take to the sky. We can no longer speak of coincidence. It…
Kabila sets his sights on ending Tshisekedi’s tyranny
In a recent media outing, former DRC president Joseph Kabila spoke with clarity and purpose about his intentions on the growing dictatorship under Tshisekedi. He signaled readiness to mobilize Congolese…
MEMO to Mukwege: It’s either Tshisekedi or the Congolese people, you can’t have it both ways
Yesterday, Denis Mukwege decided to lecture Congolese politicians about dignity, honour, and dying standing. Strong words. Very poetic. Very emotional. But also very convenient coming from a man with a…