The United States did not refuse a visa to President Félix Tshisekedi

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The United States did not refuse a visa to President Félix Tshisekedi

No American or Congolese authorities confirmed a visa refusal for President Félix Tshisekedi, contrary to a widespread social media rumor. His absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York was due to an official decision by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, not a ban or sanction by the United States. The false claim was debunked after verification.

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