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Democratic Republic of Congo articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.​ The Democratic Republic of Congo is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​According to Freedom House, the "2011 elections were marked by a lack of preparation, changes in the structure and function of the electoral commission, limited international logistical support, and inadequate accountability and follow-through on irregularities". Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

Regional Bloc Urges Vote Recount in DRC Poll

by DC Editors - January 14, 2019

Regional Bloc Urges Vote Recount in DRC Poll

A southern African regional bloc urged officials in Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday to recount the votes of its recent contested presidential election.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo Runner-up Says Country’s Ruling Party is Desperate

by DC Editors - January 14, 2019

Congo Runner-up: Country's Ruling Party is Desperate

Congo’s presidential runner-up Martin Fayulu, who is challenging his election loss in court, says the ruling party is desperate.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo Candidate Fayulu Challenges Election Results in Court

by DC Editors - January 13, 2019

Congo's Fayulu to Challenge Election Results in High Court

DRC opposition candidate Martin Fayulu challenges election results in court, claiming he defeated opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi by a wide margin.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo’s Tshisekedi Declared Winner As Opponent Cries Foul

by DC Editors - January 10, 2019

DR Congo's Tshisekedi Declared Winner

The runner-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election is dismissing the official results showing Felix Tshisekedi winning as a sham.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo Riot Police Deploy Ahead of Vote Result

by DC Editors - January 10, 2019

Congo Riot Police Deploy at Electoral Commission 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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

People’s Suspicions Rise As Congo Delays Election Results

by DC Editors - January 9, 2019

As Congo Delays Election Results, People's Suspicions Rise

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo Opposition Campaign Says Is Talking With Kabila on Transition

by DC Editors - January 9, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships

Actor Ryan Gosling Urges Credible Congo Election Results

by DC Editors - January 8, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Celebrity Politics, Democratic Republic of Congo

DRC Delays Results of December Election

by DC Editors - January 7, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo Election Spoiled by Voter Suppression and Violence

by DC Editors - January 5, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships

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