DRC: Félix Tshisekedi's address to the nation in the form of a balance sheet

Felix Tshisekedi delivered his State of the Nation address on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of the first five-year term of his presidency. The speech, which had the air of a balance sheet, focused on his government's achievements over the past five years.

Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi on February 27, 2023 in Geneva. (illustrative image) AP - Salvatore Di Nolfi

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For more than two hours, President Tshisekedi reviewed the promises made and those that remain outstanding. The Head of State also observed a minute's silence in tribute to the victims of the violence that has plunged the country into mourning, also expressing his regret at the resurgence of violence in some regions.

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In his address to the nation, President Félix Tshisekedi refers to the resurgence of violence in some parts of the country

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#RDC 14.11.2023 | #Kinshasa
On Tuesday, President Félix Tshisekedi delivered his annual State of the Nation address, the last of his first five-year term. The Head of State reviewed the main achievements of his mandate. pic.twitter.com/Pl1Jown5uz

— DRC 🇨🇩 Presidency (@Presidence_RDC) November 14, 2023

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