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politicsinternational2 years ago•4 min saved

Tshisekedi Retains Presidency Amidst Congo Election Controversy

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of the recent election with over 70% of the vote amid opposition claims of voting irregularities and demands for a rerun. The election was marred by logistical issues, and the validity of the results has been questioned by opposition candidates and civil society groups. The second and third place candidates, Moise Katumbi and Martin Fayulu, received 18% and 5% of the vote, respectively. The final results are pending confirmation by the constitutional court, with the inauguration scheduled for the end of January. Meanwhile, incidents of violence and protests have been reported, reflecting the country's history of disputed elections and lack of confidence in its institutions.

via The Associated Press|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tshisekedi Retains DR Congo Presidency Amidst Election Controversy"

Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected as the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo with over 70% of the vote, amidst claims from the opposition that the election was a 'farce' due to massive logistical issues. The opposition, led by businessman Moise Katumbi, has rejected the results and called for public mobilization. The election saw a 40% turnout, and the final results are pending confirmation by the constitutional court. The opposition has two days to file claims against the results, with the court having seven days to decide. The inauguration of the president is scheduled for the end of January.

via Al Jazeera English|

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politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

"Congo Election Tensions Rise as Tshisekedi Leads Amid Dispute and Protests"

Preliminary results from the Democratic Republic of Congo's election indicate President Félix Tshisekedi is poised for a second term with a substantial lead, amidst opposition claims of vote rigging and widespread logistical issues. Despite the reported problems, such as late-opening polling stations and malfunctioning voting machines, election officials maintain the results reflect the people's will. The opposition has expressed skepticism about the integrity of the process, and it remains uncertain if they will legally contest the results. The final results are expected soon, with the Constitutional Court set to announce them officially by January 10, 2024.

via BBC.com|

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politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago•7 min saved

"Dispute Intensifies in Congo's Election as Fraud Claims Spark Protests and Calls for Annulment"

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi is poised for a second term amidst a brewing post-election controversy. Observers, including a mission from the Catholic and Protestant churches, have flagged numerous irregularities and questioned the legality of the voting process. Key opponents, such as Moïse Katumbi and Martin Fayulu, have decided against contesting the results through the courts, citing a lack of faith in the judiciary. Despite the unrest and calls for election nullification, the government has ruled out an election re-run, and Tshisekedi will likely face the challenge of fostering national unity and addressing security concerns in his next term.

via Nation|

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