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How Tshisekedi jets around with no official planes of his own

President Félix Tshisekedi visited Paris on 17 May 2021.
President Félix Tshisekedi visited Paris on 17 May 2021. © Reuters
After spending months tackling a political crisis at home and forming a new government, the head of state is now working on rebuilding his international ties. But with the presidential fleet grounded, Félix Tshisekedi has to rely on charter firms to get him around the world. [...]
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