DRC elections: Factors that have shaped Tshisekedi’s bumpy first term

What you need to know:

While East DRC was unstable before Tshisekedi came into power, escalation of violence has made it a defining feature of his presidency.
Tshisekedi has registered some success in managing the Congolese economy.
In his campaign, Tshisekedi has emphasised his administration’s economic and diplomatic achievements rather than the situation in East DRC.