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Tshisekedi fronts DRC as key to ending Africa's energy, water woes

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a panel discussion at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on March 26, 2019. President Paul Kagame was also in the panel. PHOTO | URUGWIRO

By  PETER MUNAITA

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is striking the right chords with Africa’s business and political elite.

From fronting DRC as the answer to Africa’s energy and water problems to rooting for sub-regional groupings to play an increased role in mediating conflicts, Mr Tshisekedi sounds is passionate.

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