Christian Tshiwewe Songesha

Lieutenant General Christian Tshiwewe Songesha (born 1968) is a military officer in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). Effective 4 October 2022, he is the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the title given to the commander of the armed forces of that country. Before his present position, he was the commander of the Republican Guard that is "responsible for the security of the Head of State and other strategic security installations". General Tshiwewe replaced Lieutenant General Célestin Mbala, who was the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo from 14 July 2018 until 4 October 2022.

In this Congolese name, the surname is Tshiwewe and the post-surname is Songesha.

Christian Tshiwewe Songesha
Born1968 (age 55–56)
Lubumbashi, Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Allegiance Democratic Republic of the Congo
Years of service1998–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldChief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republican Guard
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