Coverage dated January 19, 2024

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection

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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in Saturday following a disputed December election, promising to unite the Central African country during his second five-year term and to protect lives in the conflict-hit eastern region.

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  1. France 24

    DR Congo's Tshisekedi to be sworn in for new term after disputed election (opens France 24)

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    The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, was to be sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after sweeping elections which the opposition has branded a sham, calling…

  2. The Republic

    Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection (opens The Republic)

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    KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in Saturday following a disputed December election, promising to unite the Central African country during his second five-year term and to protect lives in the conflict-hit eastern region.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    DRC President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for second term – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Following an election fraught with logistical problems, Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He vowed to make the DRC "more united, stronger and prosperous."

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for second term – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Following an election that was fraught with logistical problems, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn into office. He vowed to make the country "more united, stronger and prosperous."

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in Saturday following a disputed December election, promising to unite the Central African country during his second five-year term and to protect lives in the conflict-hit eastern region.

  6. Voice of America

    Congo's President Tshisekedi Sworn Into Office After Disputed Reelection (opens Voice of America)

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    In his second term, Tshisekedi faces unrest and violence in eastern parts of the country.

  7. Al Jazeera

    DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term amid disputes (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The Congolese president made a landslide victory in December elections highly contested by opposition candidates.

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