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Tshisekedi assumed office in January, taking over from Kabila who had been in power for 18 years. (K. Katombe/Reuters)
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Two main DRC parties urge leaders to form coalition government

The stalemate has put a brake on Tshisekedi’s declared ambitions of reforming a country marked by corruption and rights abuses.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Critics worry President Kabila is trying to ensure his favoured successor, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, faces no serious challenger. (Reuters)
COMMON FRONT FOR CONGO

DRC’s Kabila backs ex-interior minister for vote: spokesperson

The announcement came just hours before the deadline for lodging applications for the December 23 election

  • Louise Dewast
  • Samir Tounsi
3 min read
President Joseph Kabila’s tenure over the vast mineral-rich country has been marked by a reputation for corruption, inequality and unrest. (Kenny Katombe/Reuters)
COMMON FRONT FOR CONGO

All eyes on Kabila as DRC election deadline looms

Eight candidates including at least three from the opposition have already submitted their names

  • Louise Dewast
3 min read