Congo faces pivotal poll after 2 years of delays. Two main candidates are vying to replace Kabila, one is his handpicked successor and an opposition leader.
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Experts Worried Contentious Congo Vote Could Lead to War
Nobel laureate Mukwege said Congo’s election this month could lead to conflict if not free, fair and peaceful, and evidence suggests they will not be.
Congo’s Kabila Doesn’t Rule out Seeking Presidency in Future
Congo’s President Joseph Kabila is stepping down after this month’s election but he doesn’t rule out seeking the post again in the future.
Congo’s Tshisekedi Returns To Kick Off Opposition Presidential Bid
DRC Tshisekedi returned to Kinshasa on Tuesday to kicked off his campaign to replace longtime president and foe Joseph Kabila in December elections.
Congo Opposition Leaders Pull Support For Joint Election Candidate
Congo opposition leaders pull support for a joint election candidate in next month’s presidential election, seemingly ending hopes of a united front.
Opposition Announce Participation In Contentious Congolese Election
The fractured opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced Friday that opposition leaders will participate in a contentious December election.
As Congo Rolls Toward Election, Voting Machines A Flashpoint
Voting machines arrival amidst ebola outbreak and deadly conflict has some especially worried as long-delayed presidential election promise unrest.
VIDEO: What To Watch For In The Congo’s Upcoming Election
Taking place just weeks before the official start of the campaign period, this panel examines the essential benchmarks for credible elections in the Congo.
Congo’s Controversial Voting Machines Start Arriving
Congo’s controversial voting machines for December’s election had been made to order and would finish arriving this month said deputy Prime Minister.
VIDEO: The Path Forward For The Democratic Republic Of Congo
In December, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will head to the polls to elect a successor to long-time President Joseph Kabila.