The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, will not participate in the United Nations General Assembly, the Congolese government announced in an official statement published on September 20.
No explanation was provided in the statement, but several sources contacted by RFI indicate that this decision is linked to travel restrictions imposed by the United States due to the concerning health situation related to the Ebola outbreak in the country.
The Congolese delegation in New York will be led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, who will represent the head of state at this important international meeting.