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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. [...]

Published on 21/11/2023 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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

DRC
'Philadelphie' Pentecostal church wields powerful influence over Tshisekedi regime

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Félix Tshisekedi to make official visit to France

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