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UN Security Council sanctions rebels in DR Congo as violence escalates

A committee imposes an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze on leaders of six armed groups.

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Blinken Sees Growing Partner In Angola On Africa Democracy Tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.

International Business Times

DR Congo President Sworn In For New Term Before Huge Crowd

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after sweeping elections that the opposition branded a sham while calling for protests.

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DR Congo’s President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term amid disputes

The Congolese president made a landslide victory in December elections highly contested by opposition candidates.

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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

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…

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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.

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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

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…

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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.

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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

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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

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

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.

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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’.

International Business Times

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".

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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