Topic: Felix Tshisekedi

The presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo is mired in controversy as runner-up Martin Fayulu demands a recount. Fayulu, who has ties to ExxonMobil, accuses the declared winner, Felix Tshisekedi, of making a power-sharing deal with the outgoing dictator. The hosts question whether this is a proxy conflict between U.S. and European interests.

Felix Tshisekedi was declared the surprise winner of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshisekedi, the son of a veteran opposition leader, previously worked "odd jobs" in Brussels before returning to run for office. The result is viewed with suspicion, with suggestions of foreign intelligence influence and potential unrest in the region.