“I did a good job. I think it shows” – Congolese Independence Team

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On August 2, he surprised everyone by setting off from Kinshasa for Belgium, a country he considered to be “his country”. Other Congo » – The Congolese head of state returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the same way, on the night of Tuesday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 7. Without much fanfare. A few hours before his return flight, “ Felix As he is called by his cronies and opponents, he was interviewed by the Kinshasa-based media outlet Top Congo at 32 rue Marie de Bourgogne. Christian Lusakuno and the author of these lines were at the microphone. The purpose of this interview was to quell alarmist rumors that, 24 hours after it was broadcast, had intensified the controversy.

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Some listeners and viewers find nothing better than dwelling on the head of state’s slip of the tongue. That’s because I said “ Reduced purchasing power “replace” Increase purchasing power However, slips of the tongue are still Unconsciously replacing one word with another “. Some people believe that Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo should not have given this interview. According to them, the reason is that he seemed to be speaking under the influence of drugs.

The tribute paid by Felix Tshisekedi to former Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi in the context of the DRC’s relations with the IMF is simply “undrinkable” for the people of Kinshasa. Rightly or wrongly, Kazadi is considered a “thief”. This is despite the fact that he benefits from the presumption of innocence in cases of alleged high-value development public contracts.

Finally, “Fatesh” was deemed “too cryptic” in his comments on the Eastern Crisis because he characterized Paul Kagame as a criminal and qualified as “ Joseph Kabila » As the real leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC). Many observers believe that the head of state appears “tired”. It seems that this is what he gave in the first few minutes of the show. The crutches used for support on the left side also became a topic of controversy. Those who declare that the president’s health is “serious” seem to refuse to face reality.

Do the Congolese have bad intentions? This question is not a provocation at all, because “Fatshi” has already addressed several themes. In addition to his health, it is worth noting: the socio-economic situation, government surveillance, disappointment with the head of state, the war in the East, the appointment of Constant Mutamba, the modification or revision of the constitution.

Interview topic

The health of the head of state. “I’m doing very well. I think it shows,” the president said in his introductory remarks, and then explained in detail what prompted him to come to Brussels for further treatment after being treated at Camp Chatish Hospital. As if to put an end to rumors about the “seriousness” of his herniated disc, he said: “On Friday, August 2, I chaired the Council of Ministers before flying away”. After the treatment, he will have to observe a few more days of recovery. The opponent only kept the slip of the tongue.

Socioeconomic status. The President of the Republic stressed that the purchasing power of the people continues to decline amid the fluctuations of the US dollar. In addition to the dependence of the national economy on the dollar, he also did not rule out “economic sabotage” orchestrated by internal and external enemies.

Felix Tshisekedi paid tribute to Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Touluka, who, according to him, is “working”. And added that Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the economy, Moukoko Samba, chaired a meeting of the Economic and Financial Council. A “series of emergency measures” were adopted to “ease market tensions”. For him, it is a constant battle.

Disillusionment with surroundings. Re-elected last December with 73% approval rating, we saw the Disillusionment » Towards the head of state. It is not uncommon to hear comments like: “ I am a Zizekist “Etienne”, not a Zizekist “Felix” “. According to these speakers, the reason is that the latter have forgotten Tshitshi’s slogan: “ people oriented“. Relevant people responded: ” I never asked anyone to love me. The life of a country is never a calm river. There are ups and downs. “. Add to:”(……), Hopefully, in 2028, when we take stock, those who said I distanced myself from Tshisekedi Etienne will have the courage to reconsider their words. ».

Eastern War. President Felix Tshisekedi reiterated his confidence in the Luanda process, which specifically entails the cantonment of M23 fighters, and made no secret that he would never face an M23 delegation as long as he was head of State. I want to talk to Rwanda “, he stressed. For him, the Rwandan army “just needs to pack its bags”. And finalized:This is a war for territory ”. For him, there will be no negotiations that lead to “hybridization” and other “hybrid” risks.

Modification or amendment of the Constitution. The head of state insisted on this issue that he in no way wants to amend the Constitution to increase the number of terms and terms of office of the president. He declared that he is disgusted by the way the territory is divided, so that some citizens living in the former provincial capitals have become “foreigners”. By the way, he stressed that time is invested in the mandate and election of the presidium of each chamber. His wish is to see the governors once again become “ Key national officials “. He expressed regret that provincial representatives were extorting local executives. The President of the Republic wants to set up a large multidisciplinary national commission to examine constitutional issues. Our goal, he said, is to bring the government closer to the people.

National cohesion. Responding to questions about the unexpected appointment of his rival Constant Mutamba into the government, the president confirmed that in his view it was a sign of openness aimed at bringing people together. He would express his desire for national cohesion to the bishops who came to meet him. He did not rule out the possibility of a reshuffle early next year.

Go diplomacy. In response to a question about the “wanton” relations between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on the contrary, welcomed the good relations between the two countries. According to him, both sides maintain contacts at the highest level. He also welcomed the state of relations between Kinshasa and Washington.

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