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Disgraced DRC presidential adviser Fortunat Biselele makes a comeback

Fortunat Biselele, a former adviser to DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi, fell from grace after being accused of colluding with Rwanda and spending nearly six months in prison. He has since been acquitted and is gradually returning to the presidential fold. [...]

Published on 20/09/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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DRC
ANR
Bifort
CNS
Daniel Lusadusu Kiambi
Erick Muta Ndala
Felix Tshisekedi
Fortunat Biselele
Francois Beya Kasonga
Gihanga Mutara Smith
Jacques Kyabula
Jean-Claude Bukasa
Jean-Hervé Mbelu Mbiosha
Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe
M23
United Nations
Vital Kamerhe

DRC
Tshisekedi's spymasters in Paris on a politico-security mission

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi's adviser on security issues is meeting with the head of the country's national intelligence agency in Paris. The two will then hold talks with French officials and intelligence chiefs with December's elections looming and against the backdrop of the war with the M23.

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Tshisekedi keeps close eye on Kabila ahead of presidential elections

Since the summer, Félix Tshisekedi's inner circle has been discreetly trying to resume talks with his predecessor's entourage. To this end, both camps have sought the support of the Togolese head of state Faure Gnassingbé.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 19.09.2023

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila.

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Copper theft scandal rocks Haut-Katanga governorate

President Tshisekedi has been called upon to intervene in the conflict between the governor of this southern province and one of his former ministers, who have accused each other of masterminding a $1m copper robbery.

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UN report: experts again criticise Kigali's ongoing support for M23

Breaking news published on 18/06/23, 21.00 - A new publication by the UN group of experts on DRC has concluded that Kigali has continued to back M23 rebels in DR Congo, despite condemnations from Western governments over its involvement with the armed group.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 18.06.2023

DRC
Tshisekedi forced to reshuffle intelligence chiefs after ANR boss taken ill

ANR intelligence agency boss Jean-Hervé Mbelu Biosha's health problems have forced DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi to rush through a security services reshuffle that had been on the cards for at least a year.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 31.05.2023

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Top adviser Bifort ousted as Tshisekedi purges his inner circle

The arrest of Fortunat Biselele, aka Bifort, and the reshuffle of the president's private office, where he was a pivotal figure, heralds a change of direction for Félix Tshisekedi. Africa Intelligence reveals the story behind the scenes of this political incident and the investigation conducted by the intelligence services.

Subscribers only Politics 20.01.2023

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Tshisekedi's reshuffles his presidential staff, one step at a time

For months, the Congolese president has been promising to shake up and slim down his team of top aides. The new line-up is finally taking shape, with the position of special adviser likely to be culled.

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The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi in Bujumbura (Burundi) on 21 May 2022.

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Francois Beya Kasonga
Gihanga Mutara Smith
Jacques Kyabula
Jean-Claude Bukasa
Jean-Hervé Mbelu Mbiosha
Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe
M23
United Nations
Vital Kamerhe

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

DRC
Disgraced DRC presidential adviser Fortunat Biselele makes a comeback

DRC
Tshisekedi's spymasters in Paris on a politico-security mission

In Focus | DRC
Tshisekedi keeps close eye on Kabila ahead of presidential elections

DRC
Copper theft scandal rocks Haut-Katanga governorate

DRC
UN report: experts again criticise Kigali's ongoing support for M23

DRC
Tshisekedi forced to reshuffle intelligence chiefs after ANR boss taken ill

Spotlight | DRC
Top adviser Bifort ousted as Tshisekedi purges his inner circle

DRC
Tshisekedi's reshuffles his presidential staff, one step at a time