There are bold declarations, made in the heat of electioneering – and then there is the cold reality on the ground. A few weeks ago, while campaigning for a second term, Félix Tshisekedi made a series of provocative statements about Rwanda and its President Paul Kagame, announcing that “at the first skirmish” he would take action. Understand Africa's tomorrow... today Get full access to The Africa Report Subscribe Now Already registered?