Belgium: “I am still waiting to be told what was found during the searches” — Félix Tshisekedi

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Belgium: “I am still waiting to be told what was found during the searches” — Félix Tshisekedi

Speaking to the Congolese community in Moscow on October 30, 2026, during his visit for the Russia-Africa summit, Félix Tshisekedi criticized searches carried out by Belgian authorities involving members of his circle. He accused political opponents, including Joseph Kabila and Moïse Katumbi, of orchestrating a campaign to damage his reputation and target his family. Tshisekedi said accusations over presidential travel costs and public finances had failed, and said he was still waiting for Belgian judicial authorities to disclose what the searches uncovered.

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