Tshisekedi stood up to Mobutu Sese Seko, who ruled the country then known as Zaire, for decades before being overthrown by Rwanda, Uganda and other forces.
Tshisekedi alisimama dhidi ya Mobutu Sese Seko, ambaye alitawala nchi hiyo wakati huo ikijulikana kama Zaire, kwa miongo kadhaa kabla ya kupinduliwa na Rwanda, Uganda na vikosi vingine.