Félix Tshisekedi calls the creation of the FRN “no surprise” and reaffirms his commitment to peace

At a meeting with lawmakers from the presidential majority in Kinshasa on October 24, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi said the creation of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), led by Joseph Kabila, came as no surprise. The president said he was closely monitoring the situation and remained determined to defend the territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Amid continuing tensions in the east, he called for national unity and renewed efforts to achieve lasting peace. Lawmakers were urged to strengthen cohesion and support the restoration of state authority in areas affected by violence.