Iran Press/Africa: Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi is vowing to take on the country’s widespread corruption, asserting that billions of dollars are lost per year, The Associated Press reported.
He calls the revenue brought in 'the weakest in the world.'
Congo has trillions of dollars’ worth of mineral wealth but the country remains largely underdeveloped, to the frustration of the population of 80 million people.
The 55-year-old Tshisekedi had briefly paused his inauguration speech, not feeling well, before resuming several minutes later and asking the crowd for its understanding. He cited a 'small moment of weakness.'
His speech appealed for peace and tolerance in the long-turbulent country after the disputed Dec. 30 election. He takes over from longtime leader Joseph Kabila, who received many cheers and some boos from the inauguration crowd when he was mentioned. 103
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