Title: Félix Tshisekedi re-elected president of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Congratulations from Angolan President João Lourenço
Introduction :
Félix Tshisekedi, candidate for his own succession, was proclaimed provisional winner of the presidential election on December 20 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 73.34% of the votes, his re-election is widely welcomed by his counterparts and regional organizations. Among them, Angolan President João Lourenço recently sent his congratulations to Félix Tshisekedi, stressing the importance of this re-election for the restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Development :
In a correspondence operated by the Angolan press agency (Angop), President João Lourenço expressed his satisfaction with the re-election of Félix Tshisekedi at the head of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to him, this re-election is a guarantee for the restoration of peace in the sub-region and the strengthening of cooperative relations between the two countries.
The Angolan president’s congratulations come in addition to those already received from twelve other African heads of state, including Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Senegal. This international recognition testifies to the importance of the election of Félix Tshisekedi and his ability to lead the Democratic Republic of Congo in this crucial period.
However, despite these congratulations, protests persist. The main opposition candidates, such as Moïse Katumbi, Martin Fayulu and Denis Mukwege, contest the results and refuse to refer the matter to the Constitutional Court, believing that it is “subservient” to power. This appeal to the Constitutional Court is part of the democratic process and would thus make it possible to definitively decide on the results of the election.
Conclusion :
The re-election of Félix Tshisekedi as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo provokes numerous reactions and congratulations, both from his counterparts and regional organizations. While these congratulations demonstrate the importance of this re-election, it is also crucial to respect the democratic process by allowing opposition candidates to present their challenges before the Constitutional Court. In any case, the future of the Democratic Republic of Congo now rests in the hands of Félix Tshisekedi, in his continuity and his commitment to restoring peace and stability in the country and in the sub-region.