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Nov
16
2023
By The African Mirror
DRC elections: the Kabila family legacy looms large over the country’s polls

DRC elections: the Kabila family legacy looms large over the country’s polls

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THE Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to hold elections on 20 December 2023. The country’s electoral commission has announced President Felix Tshisekedi will be seeking reelection alongside 23 other candidates. They include Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege and the runner-up in the 2018 presidential election, Martin Fayulu. The courts will confirm the final list of candidates. One key political figure has yet to make his intentions known: Joseph Kabila. He was president for 18 years until Tshisekedi took over in 2019. The DRC’s constitution allows two five-year terms, but he remained in power by delaying elections. He holds…
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Nov
01
2023
By SONIA ROLLEY
Congo presidential candidates call for urgent measures to ‘save’ election

Congo presidential candidates call for urgent measures to ‘save’ election

NEWS
SIX presidential candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including President Felix Tshisekedi's main rivals, called for urgent measures to prevent potential fraud in the upcoming general election. In a joint statement, the candidates promised to work together to prevent any manipulation of results and demanded a number of measures from the electoral commission including the publication of electoral lists and mapping of polling stations. The run-up to Congo's December 20 vote has been fraught with tension. International allies and human rights groups have accused the authorities of cracking down on dissent and freedom of expression, charges the government has denied.…
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Jul
11
2021
By The African Mirror
DRC bill to limit presidential eligibility

DRC bill to limit presidential eligibility

NEWS
LAWMAKERS in the Democratic Republic of Congo have introduced a bill to restrict the presidency to people with two Congolese parents, a move critics said aimed to block a millionaire businessman from challenging the president in the 2023 election. The bill, championed by an ally of President Felix Tshisekedi, was introduced to parliament on Thursday, with supporters saying it seeks to safeguard the African nation's sovereignty and prevent foreign meddling. Opponents say it undermines the rights of Congolese citizens with immigrant parents and sought to exclude Moise Katumbi, a millionaire businessman and former regional governor who is expected to run…
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