In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it’s swearing-in day for the new Congolese president in Kinshasa. Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in early afternoon and thus officially begins his second term this Saturday, January 20, 2024. A ceremony attended by about fifteen people was held at the capital’s largest stadium, the Shaheed of Pentecost. Heads of State.
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It was in front of a stadium packed with leaders, officials, supporters and activists that the Congolese president, with a smile on his face, took the oath.
” I, Mr. Tshisekedi Tshilombo Félix Antoine, President-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, do solemnly swear before God and nation to faithfully fulfill the high tasks entrusted to me. “
The official start of this second term in the middle of the Shaheed Stadium, a solemn moment that was followed by the firing of 21 guns and especially the inaugural speech. A general policy speech to lay the foundation for his next five years at the head of the country.
The speech which began with a general thank you, especially for the Heads of State present this Saturday, but also a minute’s silence ” For martyrs “
To conclude the ceremony at the Shaheed Stadium, there will be a military parade. The officials will then proceed to the People’s Palace, the Congolese parliament located next to the stadium, for cocktails in the banquet hall.
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