Félix Tshisekedi: We will take back Goma

In an exclusive interview, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, strongly condemned the aggression against his country and urged the international community to take action.

As tensions continue to rise in the eastern part of the DRC, President Tshisekedi spoke firmly about the security challenges affecting the region. During an interview with the New York Times, he made strong comparisons between the situation in his country and the war in Ukraine.

"Rwanda is doing to the DRC what Russia is doing to Ukraine," he said, directly accusing the neighboring country of actively supporting the M23 rebel group in its destabilizing actions.

According to Tshisekedi, the conflict in the East is not just about local armed groups. He believes it is a planned attack by regional powers, especially Rwanda, aiming to take control of the DRC’s mineral resources.

Rejecting any idea of negotiation with M23, which he called a "hollow shell," the Congolese president expressed his firm stance on defending his country’s sovereignty.

Beyond security concerns, Tshisekedi also addressed the international community, criticizing the unequal responses to global conflicts. "The world quickly united to support Ukraine against Russia, but where is the same support for the DRC?"

This question highlights the frustration among many Congolese people, who feel that their humanitarian and security crisis is largely ignored by the world. The president urged global leaders to take action and stop the impunity of regional actors fueling the instability in eastern DRC.

By standing firm against external pressure, Tshisekedi sent a clear message: the DRC is not for sale, and its territorial integrity is not up for negotiation.