France welcomes the re-election of Félix Tshisekedi as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an official press release, the French government congratulates Félix Tshisekedi on his victory and calls on all Congolese political and civil society actors to work together to foster constructive dialogue and promote national cohesion.
France also reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its ties with the Democratic Republic of Congo, as expressed by the President of the Republic during his visit to Kinshasa in March 2023. This commitment demonstrates France’s desire to support development and the stability of the country.
However, despite official congratulations, tensions persist, particularly in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. France expresses its support for regional initiatives aimed at finding a peaceful and lasting solution to this situation. She urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue in order to restore peace and security in the region.
However, on the side of the Congolese opposition, the re-election of Félix Tshisekedi is causing protests. Martin Fayulu denounces blatant fraud by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and affirms that the Congolese people are victims of violations of the Constitution and electoral law. He demands explanations on the distribution of voting machines and accuses the CENI of wasting public funds in a sham election. Moïse Katumbi joins this position by calling on national and international opinion to become aware of the irregularities reported. He questions the credibility of the electoral process and highlights the insufficient inaction of the CENI in the face of a situation that he describes as chaotic.
Despite these protests, France calls for favoring dialogue in order to find a solution that is acceptable to all parties. Political stability and respect for democratic principles are essential to ensure the development and well-being of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In conclusion, France extends its congratulations to Félix Tshisekedi on his re-election as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It encourages all Congolese actors to work in favor of dialogue and national cohesion, and calls for the peaceful resolution of persistent tensions in certain regions of the country. France remains committed to strengthening its ties with the Democratic Republic of Congo and supporting its development.