Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government. Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024
DR Congo's Tshisekedi to be sworn in for second term on January 20 In tonight's edition: President Felix Tshisekedi will officially begin his second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 20. Also, Tunisian radio presenter Zied El Heni is handed a suspended sentence for allegedly insulting a minister. Tunisian journalists had rallied outside the courthouse in Tunis to… France 24 · Jan 10, 2024
DR Congo constitutional court upholds Tshisekedi election win The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's landslide re-election in December polls – paving the way for him to serve another five years as president of the mineral-rich country. Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2024
DR Congo Constitutional Court Confirms Tshisekedi Victory DR Congo's Constitutional Court on Tuesday confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi's landslide victory in a December election for a second term in the poor but mineral-rich massive central African country. International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024
Africa in 2024: Looking ahead to a year of elections In tonight's edition: As we leave the old year behind us, we delve into the promise of young Africa. Its youth is key to changing relationships, both on and off the continent. Also, 2024 is set to be a big year for several of the continent's heavyweights. From elections to… France 24 · Jan 1, 2024
Congo's president is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone The results of the Dec. 20 election were announced amid calls from the opposition and civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to logistical problems they said had undermined the balloting. WEKU · Jan 1, 2024
Morning Digest | Fresh gunfights and curfew reimposed in Manipur; 4G mobile services for 1,117 border outposts in next six years: MHA, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 1, 2024 The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024
President Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC elections as opposition cries foul DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced on Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a "sham". Radio France Internationale · Dec 31, 2023
DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi wins second term with 73% of the vote Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due… France 24 · Dec 31, 2023
Tshisekedi: DR Congo's Leader For Another Five Years DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office after elections described as chaotic, and is now set to cement his authority in the impoverished central African nation. International Business Times · Dec 31, 2023
Tshisekedi re-elected DR Congo president as opposition calls vote a ‘farce’ Felix Tshisekedi wins a landslide victory to secure a second term in election the opposition has labelled a ‘farce’. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023
DRCongo's Tshisekedi Awaits Confirmation Of Re-election DR Congo's incumbent president Felix Tshisekedi is expected to be announced on Sunday as the winner in recent elections that opposition leaders have already dismissed as a "sham". International Business Times · Dec 31, 2023
DRC refuses opposition demands for election re-run despite irregularities The Democratic Republic of Congo will not cancel the results of last week's presidential election despite repeated calls from the opposition for a full re-run of the disputed vote. Radio France Internationale · Dec 29, 2023
At least 13 wounded as DRC police break up banned election protest At least 13 people were injured in Kinshasa on Wednesday after riot police fired tear gas in clashes with demonstrators protesting against last week's presidential elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2023 Opposition parties in Democratic Republic of Congo protest poll despite ban Opposition candidates in last week's presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were marching in the capital Kinshasa on Wednesday, despite authorities banning the protest and early results showing the incumbent Felix Tshisekedi with a large lead.
France 24 · Dec 26, 2023 DR Congo's government to ban protests against election 'irregularities' Democratic Republic of Congo's government on Tuesday is to ban an opposition protest planned for Wednesday over last week's chaotic national election as early results showed President Felix Tshisekedi in the lead.
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2023 Calls For Restraint In DR Congo After Tense Vote Western embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa urged restraint on Saturday, after several leading opposition members called this week's election a "sham" and called for protests.
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023 DR Congo Awaits Results After Chaotic Vote Initial results from a presidential poll in DR Congo were expected Friday after shambolic elections spread over several days which the authorities deemed successful.
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023 Could DR Congo’s Tshisekedi declare war on Rwanda if re-elected? The DRC, Africa’s second largest country by size, has seen years of instability, part of which it blames on Rwanda.
France 24 · Dec 21, 2023 DR Congo votes for second day in election marred by delays Congo was wrapping up its second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the general election. The problems drew criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mounted that the logistical hurdles could affect the credibility of the results.
International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023 DR Congo Enters Second Day Of Chaotic Election Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2023 Polls open in DR Congo elections as President Tshisikedi seeks a second mandate Polling stations have opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo's general election that pits the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023 Elections in DR Congo extended after delays at polling stations Voting will continue on Thursday in polling stations that were unable to open on polling day, electoral commission says.
WEKU · Dec 20, 2023 Voting for president in Congo begins as fears persist over safety, credible election Some 44 million people — almost half the population — were expected to vote, but many, including several million displaced by conflict in the vast country's east, could struggle to cast their ballots.
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023 DR Congo Polls Open Amid Conflict In East, Delays Polling stations opened Wednesday in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.