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DR Congo Election: President Felix Tshisekedi declared Winner
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DR Congo election: President Felix Tshisekedi declared Winner
By Desu Mousa
President Félix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election, which has been condemned as a “sham” by several opposition candidates demanding a rerun.
The president won about 73% of the vote, with his nearest challenger, Moise Katumbi, on 18%, officials said.
The 20 December election was marred by widespread logistical problems.
It had to be extended to a second day in some parts of the vast country.
About two-thirds of polling stations opened late, while 30% of voting machines did not work on the first day of the vote, according to an observer group.
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