The runner-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election is dismissing the official results showing Felix Tshisekedi winning as a sham.
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Congo Riot Police Deploy Ahead of Vote Result
Riot police deployed at electoral commission headquarters in Kinshasa amid fears of a disputed result in a DC Congo presidential election.
People’s Suspicions Rise As Congo Delays Election Results
As Congo anxiously awaits outcome of presidential election, many in the capital, say a delay is giving way for manipulations in favor of the ruling party.
Congo Opposition Campaign Says Is Talking With Kabila on Transition
A Congolese presidential candidate’s representatives have met with outgoing President Joseph Kabila’s camp to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
Actor Ryan Gosling Urges Credible Congo Election Results
Actor Ryan Gosling and activists with whom he has published a book about the Central African country urged officials to announce a credible winner.
DRC Delays Results of December Election
Democratic Republic of Congo officials say they are delaying the announcement of the results of its presidential election until some time later this week.
DR Congo Election Spoiled by Voter Suppression and Violence
Widespread irregularities, voter suppression, and violence significantly marred elections on December 30, 2018 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo Election Results May Be Delayed
Election commission head told reporters in Kinshasa that results of the Dec. 30 presidential vote may be delayed because of a slow vote-counting process.
DRC Curbs French Radio, Local TV in Tension Over Vote Count
DRC on Wednesday curbed French radio television channel, as well as local television channel, amid tensions over the counting of votes in crucial elections.
Congo Cuts Internet Amid ‘Chaos’ Before Poll Results
Congo’s Kabila defends decision to hold national elections Sunday following a series of delays and a fire that destroyed thousands of voting machines.