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Bifort, ex-private adviser to Tshisekedi, at heart of new tussle in presidential palace

Summoned by the National Cyber Defence Council at the end of July, Fortunat Biselele received a permanent ban on his access to the presidency, before this was reversed by President Félix Tshisekedi himself. [...]

Published on 26/08/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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