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Controversy over alleged spouse of Félix Tshisekedi

Overview

A woman identified as Mathy (or Magy) Mayela caused a disturbance at the Cité de l’Union africaine, the official residence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s president, by claiming to be the spouse of President Félix Tshisekedi.

The Maison Civile du Chef de l'État issued formal communiqués denying the claims, stating the woman is unknown to the presidential family and has never had a relationship with the Head of State. The presidency noted that information from the woman’s own family suggests she may be experiencing “psychological fragility.”

Subsequent reports indicated that the woman’s relatives, identified as Wivine and Mado Moleka, stated she is their cousin residing in London and that a video of the incident went viral after being shared within family circles for identification. The administration has urged the public to disregard unverified information to protect the reputation of the President.

Entities

Félix Tshisekedi · Maison Civile du Chef de l'État · Mathy Mayela · Magy Mayela · Maison civile du Chef de l’État

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Félix Tshisekedi's presidency denies claims of secret wife

    The Congolese presidency has denied claims by a woman, Magy Mayela, who presented herself as a wife of President Félix Tshisekedi, citing her potential psychological fragility.

  2. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    DRC Presidency denies claims of woman posing as Félix Tshisekedi's wife

    The DRC's presidential office has officially denied claims by a woman, Mathy Mayela, who went viral after asserting she was the wife of President Félix Tshisekedi.

Sources

africaleadnews.com · congorassure.cd · election-net.com · kinkiese.com