Felix Tshisekedi is a Congolese politician who has served as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo since January 2019. He is the son of the late Étienne Tshisekedi, a prominent opposition leader. Felix Tshisekedi is a member of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, a political party founded by his father. Tshisekedi's presidency followed a contentious election in December 2018, which was marked by allegations of fraud and irregularities. His administration has focused on issues such as economic development, security, and improving infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country rich in natural resources.