Fatshimétrie: Félix Tshisekedi in prolonged convalescence in Belgium
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, is currently in Belgium for a prolonged convalescence following a herniated disc. This absence has raised not only questions about his health, but also reactions at the national level due to his absence from the GENOCOST commemoration.
In a statement given to the Top Congo FM station, Félix Tshisekedi explained the reasons for his stay in Belgium: “I did not want to leave Kinshasa, even in the event of surgery. My doctor was ready to intervene on site, but insurance considerations made it preferable for me to travel to Belgium to follow my treatment. I will now take the time to recover before returning to the country. I feel fit again and ready to resume my presidential activities.”
This prolonged convalescence in Belgium has highlighted the importance of the health of political leaders and has called into question the transparency surrounding the state of health of the Congolese Head of State. While GENOCOST is a symbolic event in the commemoration of the victims of the conflicts in the DRC, the absence of Félix Tshisekedi has sparked reactions from the Congolese population, who are eagerly awaiting his return.
It is therefore essential that President Tshisekedi take the time necessary to fully recover and resume his duties with all the required vigor. His presence and leadership are crucial in a complex political and social context where the expectations of the Congolese people remain high.
Félix Tshisekedi’s return to the DRC is expected in the coming days, once his convalescence period is over. In the meantime, all eyes remain on Kinshasa, awaiting the president’s return in full form to continue his mission in the service of the Congolese people.