Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Biography and Timeline

Follow Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi through 6 dated historical records for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2019–2025Years on this page

2019

Declared Presidential Election Winner

President-Elect of DR Congo · Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Is declared winner of the delayed 2018 presidential election before taking office later in January.

Role range: 2019-

Presidential Inauguration

President of DR Congo · Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Tshisekedi takes office in the country's first peaceful presidential transfer of power.

Role range: 2019-

2023

Re-Election to Second Presidential Term

President of DR Congo · Congo · Government / Government of the Congo

Wins a second presidential term in the national election held amid opposition challenges and logistical problems.

Role range: 2019-

2024

Second Presidential Inauguration

President of DR Congo · Kinshasa · Government / Government of the Congo

Takes the oath for a second presidential term after the Constitutional Court confirms the election result.

Role range: 2019-

2025

M23 Entry into Goma

President of DR Congo · Goma · Warfare / M23 Rebellion

M23 forces enter Goma while Congolese troops continue resisting in parts of the city.

Role range: 2025-2025 – 2019-

M23 Capture of Bukavu

President of DR Congo · Bukavu · Warfare / M23 Rebellion

Faces a major loss of government control as M23 forces enter and capture Bukavu in South Kivu.

Role range: 2025-2025 – 2019-

Records, sources and methodology

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