Félix tshisekedi’s impassioned plea in luanda against the trivialization of war and global inaction

During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he received a warm welcome from his counterpart João Lourenço, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, delivered a remarkably potent political address that resonated deeply.

Speaking from the podium at the 3rd edition of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) initiative, the Head of State issued a strong condemnation of the international community’s passivity in the face of the severe security crisis gripping Eastern RDC. He raised his voice against a global order he perceives as adrift.

For Félix Tshisekedi, the ongoing tragedy in Congo must no longer be dismissed as a mere regional event but recognized as a stark indicator of a collective failure within international law.

“we cannot accept the silence of convenience”

Addressing an audience of world leaders, diplomats, and civil society representatives, the Congolese President eschewed polished diplomatic language, instead delivering harsh truths about the human suffering in his nation:

“We must reject the trivialization of war. We cannot be content with fleeting indignation. We cannot accept the silence of convenience, nor count the victims only to forget them. We cannot allow international law to become a ceremonial language devoid of real impact.”

This direct appeal unequivocally targets the lack of tangible action from major powers concerning the Rwandan aggression, perpetrated under the guise of the M23 rebellion. By emphasizing that peace cannot be reduced to empty rhetoric or a