Title: “Highlights of the presidency of Félix Tshisekedi: between successes and challenges”
Introduction :
Since his accession to the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi has faced many challenges and has tried to implement several reforms to improve the situation in the country. In this article, we will come back to the strengths of his presidency, including free education, efforts in the field of development and agriculture, as well as his diplomatic vision.
1. Free education: a successful reform but still needs improvement
Félix Tshisekedi considers free education to be one of the greatest successes of his mandate. He stresses that this measure has enabled little girls to go back to school and insists on the importance of education for the construction of the country. Nevertheless, he recognizes that there is still much to do, in particular to extend free education to secondary and university.
2. Efforts in development and agriculture
President Tshisekedi makes a point of honor on the program of 145 territories, which he considers as the launching pad for the development of the country. Reforms are underway in the agricultural sector to help the DRC become economically independent. The President stressed the importance of economic diversification and the exploitation of the country’s natural resources to promote its development.
3. Favorite diplomacy over war
Faced with Rwandan aggression, Felix Tshisekedi advocates diplomacy rather than war. He highlights the importance of maintaining diplomatic relations between the two countries and insists on the political pressure exerted on the Rwandan regime. The president stresses that war will only be considered as a last resort and encourages the Congolese government to continue its efforts to strengthen the defense and security forces.
4. Congolese trust in their president
Felix Tshisekedi defended himself from the accusations of wanting to establish a dictatorship and reaffirmed his attachment to democratic values. He presents himself as a broken democrat and points out that if he really were a dictator, his detractors would not be present in Congo. The president welcomes the current political climate in the country and notes that political opponents no longer choose exile as before.
Conclusion :
Félix Tshisekedi’s presidency in the Democratic Republic of Congo was marked by several successes, notably the establishment of free education, efforts in development and agriculture, as well as privileged diplomacy in the face of conflicts. Despite the challenges he faces, the President remains determined to move the country forward and meet the expectations of the Congolese people