Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe: Expertise at the service of presidential security
On August 1, 2023, the Democratic Republic of Congo announced the appointment of Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe as Special Security Advisor to President Félix Tshisekedi, replacing Jean-Claude Kabongo. This strategic choice bears witness to the President’s desire to strengthen security and guarantee stability in the country.
The impressive career of Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe in the field of public law makes him a renowned expert. Holder of a doctorate in public law from the Universities of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne and Kinshasa, he also taught at the Faculty of Law of the University of Kinshasa, where he held the position of Dean. His expertise relating in particular to constitutional law, electoral law and comparative public law, gives him in-depth knowledge of the security issues and challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beyond his academic career, Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe has held highly important judicial positions, notably as a judge at the country’s Constitutional Court. His experience in the electoral field, as Director of the Electoral Training School in Central Africa (ÉFÉAC), gives him a global vision of security issues related to electoral processes.
Member of several laboratories and learned societies, such as the International Association of Constitutional Law and the Congolese Association of Constitutional Law, Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe is an actor committed to the promotion of constitutional law in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The appointment of Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe as Special Adviser on Security is of particular importance in the current context of the country. A few months before the general elections, securing the electoral process is more than ever crucial to guarantee political stability and the confidence of citizens.
His expertise and in-depth knowledge of security issues position Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe as a major asset for President Félix Tshisekedi. His appointment paves the way for close collaboration between the legal field and the security sphere, in order to ensure an environment conducive to the political and economic development of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In conclusion, the appointment of Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe as Special Security Advisor to President Félix Tshisekedi testifies to the desire to strengthen security and guarantee stability in the country. His legal expertise and experience in the electoral field make him a key player in securing future electoral processes.