Conflicting approaches

DRC: Joseph Kabila and Moïse Katumbi hesitate on which strategy to adopt

By Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala

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Posted on December 7, 2022 12:41

Joseph Kabila and Moïse Katumbi. © MONTAGE JA: LUIS TATO/AFP; JC Guillaume/REPORTERS/REA

After coming together a few months ago, the PPRD and “Ensemble pour la République” had each planned to meet separately to determine their course of action ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Félix Tshisekedi hopes to be re-elected in this vote.

Are Félix Tshisekedi’s official and unofficial opponents feeling the pressure?

The Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (Ceni) has just set 20 December 2023 as the date for the next general elections and, even though it is still possible that the timetable will change again, everyone is trying to position themselves.

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