Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, recently gave an interview to France 24 and RFI, where he addressed several hot topics in the run-up to the December 20 presidential election. Candidate for re-election, Tshisekedi appears confident and defends his record, while responding to criticism from the opposition and in particular from his rival Moïse Katumbi.
Despite rumors of a postponement of the vote, the president says he is calm and assures that his government has not received any official indication regarding a possible postponement. According to him, everything indicates that the elections will take place on the scheduled date. However, he recognizes that the violence in North Kivu makes it impossible to hold elections in this region. Although he is upset by this situation, Tshisekedi accepts this reality.
Among the topics discussed during the interview, the president also mentioned the conflict with the M23 rebels in the east of the country. Despite the intensification of violence since October, Tshisekedi asserts with confidence that the rebels will not regain control of the city of Goma.
This interview therefore allows Félix Tshisekedi to take stock of the current political and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while defending his action with a view to his re-election. He shows himself determined to continue his efforts for the development of the country, despite the challenges he faces.
In conclusion, this interview with President Tshisekedi offers an interesting overview of current political events in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the presidential elections approach. His statements reveal both a certain confidence and a desire to overcome difficulties to carry out his political program. The outcome of this election will be decisive for the future of the country and it will be interesting to follow its evolution in the coming weeks.