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Democracy

Congo government defends trouble-hit election process

A woman carries her baby as she casts her vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Baz Ratner
A woman carries her baby as she casts her vote at a polling station during the presidential election in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Baz Ratner
By Giulia Paravicini
03/01/2019

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's government on Thursday defended the credibility of last weekend's disorganised presidential election and its decision to cut Internet access to 80 million citizens in the aftermath.

Congo cuts internet for second day to avert "chaos" before poll results

Martin Fayulu, Congolese joint opposition Presidential candidate, casts his vote at a polling station in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Baz Ratner
Martin Fayulu, Congolese joint opposition Presidential candidate, casts his vote at a polling station in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Baz Ratner
By Stanis Bujakera and Fiston Mahamba
01/01/2019

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's government cut internet connections and SMS services across the country for a second straight day on Tuesday as the country nervously awaited results from the weekend's chaotic presidential election.

Both sides claim lead in Congo's chaotic election

Agents of Congo's National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) count casted ballot papers after election at a polling station in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Kenny Katombe
Agents of Congo's National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) count casted ballot papers after election at a polling station in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Kenny Katombe
By Giulia Paravicini and Stanis Bujakera
31/12/2018

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition said on Monday it expected one of its candidates to win the presidential election based on early vote tallies, but the ruling coalition said it was confident its candidate had won the chaotic contest.

Congo opposition cries foul after presidential poll blighted by mishaps

Civilians queue to participate in a mock poll after their exclusion from the presidential election in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Samuel Mambo
Civilians queue to participate in a mock poll after their exclusion from the presidential election in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Samuel Mambo
By Giulia Paravicini and Fiston Mahamba
30/12/2018

KINSHASA (Reuters) - The main opposition camps in Congo's presidential election on Sunday complained of widespread irregularities after a chaotic vote disrupted by long queues, broken voting machines and torrential rain.

Congo heads to the polls for tense, long-delayed presidential vote

Felix Tshisekedi, leader of the Congolese main opposition party the Union for Democracy and Social Progress(UDPS) and presidential candidate, talks to members of the press as he leaves a meeting regarding the code of good conduct ahead of December 30 elections in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 29, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Baz Ratner
Felix Tshisekedi, leader of the Congolese main opposition party the Union for Democracy and Social Progress(UDPS) and presidential candidate, talks to members of the press as he leaves a meeting regarding the code of good conduct ahead of December 30 elections in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 29, 2018. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Baz Ratner
By Giulia Paravicini and Alessandra Prentice
29/12/2018

KINSHASA - Voters in Democratic Republic of Congo head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election that could lead to the country's first democratic transfer of power but has been marred by campaign violence and chaotic preparations.

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