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Congo-Kinshasa: The DRC's Election Was Flawed. but It Still Offers Signs of Hope
The Conversation Africa, 8 January 2019
The recent presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had been over two years in the making. Postponed twice by the ruling coalition, the Common Front for… Read more »
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Africa: What DRC's Flawed Election Means for Emerging Democratic Culture in Africa
The Conversation Africa, 7 January 2019
On December 30, 2018, 46 million citizens cast their votes in a historic election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There hasn't been a peaceful transition of power in this… Read more »
What DR Congo's Flawed Election Means for Democratic Culture
The quiet work of pro-democracy activism has been ongoing in the Congo since 2012 and the process of cultivating a demanding citizenry is visibly yielding results. A recent example was when 21 civic organisations mobilised, vowing to use non-violent protest to defend the outcome of the election, writes Phyllis Taoua for The Conversation Africa.
An agent of the CENI presents the results sheet of the manual counting of the newsletters of a polling station on 31/12/2018 after the vote organized on 30 December.
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Southern Africa: DRC Polls - SADC and AU Cannot Afford to Let the People of Congo Down
Daily Maverick, 7 January 2019
As the DRC counts votes from the presidential election, the regional and continental body will be crucial in determining the poll's legitimacy. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Need for International Unity As Country Waits for Election Results
Crisis Group, 8 January 2019
The Democratic Republic of Congo awaits the official results of 30 December 2018 elections, amid hints that unofficial numbers show an opposition presidential candidate winning.… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Congo At a Crossroads - Waiting for Election Results
DW, 7 January 2019
People in Congo are nervously waiting for results of the presidential vote. Some fear riots, while others are ready to take part. Fearing unrest, the government has cut off access… Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Calls for Calm Ahead of DR Congo Election Results Release
SAnews.gov.za, 7 January 2019
The South African government has joined a chorus from the international community calling for calm ahead of the release of election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
InFocus
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The first vote tallies from the December 30 presidential election will be delayed past Sunday's deadline, the head of the election commission has said. Read more »
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Millions of voters cast ballots in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a widely anticipated election that could mark the African giant's first democratic transfer of power or tip ... Read more »
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The elections, which have already been delayed by two years, will go ahead on Sunday except in three cities that the electoral commission says are too hard-hit by Ebola and ... Read more »
