Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term after disputed vote
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Reuters Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise due to widespread irregularities over the December general election. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. […]
Congo’s Catholic church questions government’s election preparations
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of CongoReuters Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is not on track with preparations for elections, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) said on Friday ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls later this year. Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi attends talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall […]