Fresh news about president tshisekedi as of july 2019

As of July 2019, here are some fresh news updates about President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo:

  1. Election dispute resolved: In June 2019, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) electoral commission declared Tshisekedi the winner of the presidential election, which was held in December 2018. The announcement ended a months-long dispute over the results, which had been challenged by the runner-up, Martin Fayulu.
  2. First 100 days in office: Tshisekedi marked his first 100 days in office in May 2019, during which he vowed to tackle the country's numerous challenges, including corruption, poverty, and insecurity. He also promised to work with the international community to stabilize the country.
  3. Corruption crackdown: In June 2019, Tshisekedi launched a crackdown on corruption, ordering the arrest of several high-ranking officials, including the former head of the national intelligence agency. The move was seen as a sign of his commitment to tackling corruption and improving governance.
  4. Economic reforms: Tshisekedi has also announced plans to reform the country's economy, including increasing taxes on mining companies and reducing the country's reliance on foreign aid. He has also vowed to improve the business environment and attract foreign investment.
  5. Security concerns: The DRC has faced numerous security challenges, including attacks by armed groups in the eastern part of the country. Tshisekedi has vowed to prioritize security and has launched a military operation to combat the armed groups.
  6. International relations: Tshisekedi has been busy building relationships with international leaders, including a visit to France in June 2019, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron. He has also spoken with other world leaders, including the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
  7. Congo's Ebola outbreak: The DRC is currently battling an Ebola outbreak, which has killed over 1,800 people. Tshisekedi has vowed to prioritize the response to the outbreak and has launched a vaccination campaign to combat the disease.
  8. Reconciliation efforts: Tshisekedi has also launched efforts to reconcile with his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, who ruled the country from 2001 to 2019. The two leaders have met several times, and Tshisekedi has vowed to work with Kabila to build a more stable and prosperous country.

These are just a few of the latest news updates about President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of July 2019.