Opposition complains of ‘obviously planned electoral fraud’ as Félix Tshisekedi seeks second presidential termOpposition parties have questioned the legitimacy of Wednesday’s general election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after voting was marred by administrative chaos, delays and closed polling stations.Despite voting starting at 6am, an observer mission linked to churches said that by midday 31% of polling stations were still closed while 45% of voting machines in those that had opened had experienced problems. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2023-12-20 18:46:25
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DR Congo elections marred by delays and chaos
