In Goma, Congo, a rocket landed dangerously close to a university, signalling the escalating threat posed by M23 rebels amidst a mass exodus of civilians, raising concerns about the safety of the city’s two million residents. Amidst the chaos, 25-year-old student Sophonie Bayonga expressed concern, stating, “This shows that M23 is targeting Goma now. The Read More…
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DRC President Tshisekedi declared victor in election, amid opposition protests and calls for rerun
President Felix Tshisekedi secured a resounding victory with over 73% of the vote in the recent December 20 poll, as announced by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s election commission, CENI. The declaration comes amid mounting opposition complaints regarding the election’s transparency and conduct. Denis Kadima, head of CENI, disclosed the outcome in Kinshasa, confirming Tshisekedi’s Read More…
Opposition defies ban, plans protest in Congo election dispute
Despite a ban from authorities and preliminary results showing President Felix Tshisekedi in a significant lead, opposition candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo are determined to march in Kinshasa on Wednesday, alleging election irregularities. Martin Fayulu, a prominent contender challenging Tshisekedi, emphasised the opposition’s conviction that the election was fraudulent. “We are going to Read More…