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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|

##democraticprocess #drcongoelections

politicsinternational-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Tshisekedi's Controversial Re-election Sparks Dispute in DR Congo Elections

President Félix Tshisekedi has been re-elected for a second term in the Democratic Republic of Congo amidst claims of election irregularities and protests from opposition candidates. The election was marred by logistical issues, with some polling stations opening for an unscheduled second day, and international observers noting numerous irregularities. Despite these issues, the election commission reported a 43% voter turnout and Tshisekedi winning with 73% of the vote. The country, rich in minerals crucial for the green energy transition, faces severe economic and humanitarian challenges, including widespread poverty and conflict in the east.

via The Washington Post|

##congoelections #electionirregularities

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Serbian Protests Escalate Amidst Accusations of Election Fraud and Foreign Influence"

Thousands of protesters rallied in Belgrade, Serbia, accusing President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party of election fraud following the Dec. 17 general election. The main opposition alliance, Serbia Against Violence, has led daily protests demanding a rerun of the vote, citing irregularities also noted by international observers. Opposition politician Marinika Tepic, on a hunger strike since the election, addressed the crowd, and the international community was urged to investigate. The ruling party denies the allegations, while the opposition claims the election was stolen, particularly in the Belgrade city vote. The protests have seen violent incidents and arrests, with at least 38 people detained amid clashes.

via PBS NewsHour|

##aleksandarvucic #belgradeprotests

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|

##congopolitics #drcelections