Serge Kitoko Tshibanda

Serge Kitoko Tshibanda is a respected political analyst and investigative reporter at XTRAfrica. He specializes in uncovering deep stories behind African politics, governance, and peace efforts. Known for his bold, fact-based reporting, Serge aims to bring clarity to complex issues affecting Congo and the wider Great Lakes region.

When he’s not chasing leads, Serge enjoys reading historical biographies and engaging youth in political literacy programs.

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Sacred Union to gather constitutional reform proposals by May 20

The platform says submissions will feed a technical review before a report goes to Tshisekedi

The IMF welcomed the country’s successful $1.25 billion Eurobond during the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington

DRC plans next market steps after IMF backs Eurobond

Congo says transparent spending and reforms will guide its first global bond funds

Pope Leo XIV to visit Angola shrine tied to slave trade

After Mass near Luanda, Pope Leo heads to Muxima, a shrine tied to Angola’s slave-trade past.

Huge crowds gather in Douala as Pope Leo greets supporters during his visit to Cameroon.

Pope Leo to end Cameroon visit with Mass in Douala and hospital visit

Huge crowds gathered in Douala as Pope Leo advanced his peace-focused Cameroon visit.

President Félix Tshisekedi and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

WHY DRC-Türkiye trade push carries weight after Antalya talks

Tshisekedi and Erdoğan want bilateral trade to rise from $200 million to $500 million.

Ituri 140 Hostage Rescue Points to Next FARDC-UPDF Push

More than 140 ADF hostages were reportedly freed in Mambasa as joint operations continue

Delegations from AFC/M23 and the Democratic Republic of Congo government sign agreements during peace talks in Montreux, Switzerland.

Russia urges DRC conflict parties to honor peace commitments

Moscow says eastern DRC talks need real implementation, not promises, to calm the conflict.

The forum is being held in Antalya from April 17 to 19 and is hosted by Türkiye’s foreign ministry under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Tshisekedi to address regional role at Antalya Turkey forum

RC president joins Türkiye diplomacy forum with a message on peace and regional responsibility