Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise.

Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen.

Tshisekedi took the oath of office in a stadium in the capital Kinshasa packed with flag-waving supporters, government officials, African heads of state and foreign envoys including from the United States, China, and France.

In a speech, he acknowledged the nation’s hopes of better living conditions and economic opportunities.

“I am aware of your expectations,” he said. “A goal of this new five-year term is to create more jobs.”

He also promised “a profound restructuring of our security and defence apparatus” and further diplomatic efforts to address Congo’s long-running security crisis in eastern provinces.

Source:Africa Intel