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Also Known As Fatshi • Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo
Born June 13, 1963 (age 63)
Title / Office president (2019-), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Political Affiliation Union for Democracy and Social Progress
Notable Family Members father Étienne Tshisekedi

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