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politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Félix Tshisekedi's Controversial Victory Amidst Calls for Election Redo in DRC"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's recent elections, won by President Félix Tshisekedi, were marred by chaos and allegations of irregularities. Despite a massive voter base and a wide array of political parties, the elections were criticized for their lack of concrete policy proposals and were plagued by logistical issues, violence, and technical failures. Religious leaders and opposition figures raised concerns about the integrity of the results, citing irregularities and a low voter turnout of 43%. The elections, which were more expensive than the country's education or health budget, have raised fears of an erosion of Congolese democracy rather than political instability.

via BBC.com|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Tshisekedi's Re-election in DRC Polls"

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected with over 73% of the vote amid opposition complaints and calls for protests against the election's credibility. The opposition, led by second-place candidate Moise Katumbi, has denounced the election as a sham and is not pursuing legal challenges due to skepticism about the independence of state institutions. The election commission CENI and the government have dismissed allegations of irregularities, despite concerns raised by independent observers and opposition candidates about the voting process and result tabulation.

via CNN|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Congo Election Turmoil Escalates as Calls for Annulment Rise Amidst Protests and Fraud Claims"

Incumbent President Félix Tshisekedi is poised for a decisive win in the Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election, with partial results showing him with 76% of the vote. His closest rivals, Moïse Katumbi and Martin Fayulu, trailed significantly. Despite the apparent victory, allegations of "organized, planned fraud" and various irregularities have been raised by opponents, with fears of political unrest looming. The final official results are expected on December 31, with the Constitutional Court's decision in January. The elections were also marred by logistical issues and security concerns, particularly in the east of the DRC, where the M23 rebellion has intensified tensions.

via Africanews English|

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