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December 18, 2020

Democratic Republic of Congo
Power-sharing Agreement Breaks Down in DRC

When Félix Tshisekedi assumed power in in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the start of 2019, he did so not because of the will of the voters (who apparently favored a different candidate).

Felix Tshisekedi receives the presidential sash from the outgoing President Joseph Kabila during the inauguration ceremony whereby Tshisekedi was sworn into office as the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

July 2, 2020

Belgium
Belgium Begins to Confront Its Brutal Colonial Past in Congo

Following anti-racism protests in Belgium, King Philippe, in a letter to Felix Tshisekedi, president of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), expressed his "regret" over his country’s exploitation of DRC.

Belgian King Philippe sits at a dark wooden table in a black suit, black tie, and white shirt. His hands are folded and his face is somber, with his silver-white hair combed down. To the left is a Belgian flag on a vertical flag pole; to the right are two family framed pictures sitting on a low bookcase.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

June 15, 2020

European Economic Recovery: A Conversation With EU Ambassadors

Please join our speakers as they discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the European economy and the European Commission's proposed recovery plan.

Play European Union flags in front of the European Commission building in Brussels.
Virtual Event by Philippe Étienne, Emily Haber, Stavros Lambrinidis, and Serge Schmemann

May 5, 2020

Democratic Republic of Congo
A Conversation With Martin Fayulu on Political Power and the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo

CFR Senior Fellow for Africa Michelle Gavin interviews President of the Citizenship and Development Party in the Democratic Republic of Congo Martin Fayulu.

Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu speaks to his supporters during a rally in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 2, 2019
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

May 1, 2020

Democratic Republic of Congo
A Conversation With Martin Fayulu on Political Power and the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo

CFR Senior Fellow for Africa Michelle Gavin interviews President of the Citizenship and Development Party in the Democratic Republic of Congo Martin Fayulu.

Martin Fayulu speaks to his supporters during a rally in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 2, 2019.
Blog Post by Michelle Gavin Strength Through Peace