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politics2 years ago

Tshisekedi's Contested Re-Election as Congo President Sparks Global Debate and Protests

Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of the recent presidential election with over 70% of the vote amid accusations of electoral fraud and logistical issues from opposition candidates and civil society groups. The opposition, led by second-place candidate Moise Katumbi and third-place Martin Fayulu, has called for a revote and mobilization against the results. The election was marred by delayed polling stations, illegible voter cards, and extended voting periods, leading to questions about the election's integrity. The final results are pending confirmation by the constitutional court, with the inauguration scheduled for the end of January.

via NPR|
##congoelection#electiondispute
politicsinternational2 years ago

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|
##congoelection#congopolitics
politics2 years ago

"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|
##congopolitics#drcongoelection
politics2 years ago

"Congo's Electoral Chaos: Protests and Fraud Claims Intensify as Deadline Looms"

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing tensions as preliminary election results show President Tshisekedi in the lead with 72% of the votes counted, amidst opposition calls for a re-run due to alleged irregularities and an unscheduled ballot extension. The election commission (CENI) is under scrutiny for its vote counting methods, which combine paper tallies and voting machine figures, raising concerns about transparency. Full provisional results are expected by December 31, but the credibility of the election is being challenged by opposition candidates and observer groups.

via Reuters|
##ceni#congoelection