Félix Tshisekedi

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Félix Tshisekedi born?June 13, 1963
2. Where was Félix Tshisekedi born?Leopoldville, Belgian Congo
3. What is the political affiliation?Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS)
4. What is the presidency began?January 2019
5. Who is Félix Tshisekedi?Félix Tshisekedi is the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was born in 1963 in Kinshasa.
6. How did he become president?He became president after winning the December 2018 general election. It was the first peaceful change of leaders in the country since it gained independence.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): A large, resource-rich nation in Central Africa with a complex political history and significant development challenges.
Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS): The oldest and largest political party in the DRC, founded by Étienne Tshisekedi, and currently led by his son, Félix.
Peaceful Transition of Power: The process by which a new leader assumes office from a predecessor without resorting to violence or unconstitutional means.
Coalition Government: A government formed by two or more political parties working together, often necessary when no single party has a majority.