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Protesters in Goma, DRC took to the streets responding to the opposition’s call to mobilize against the results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election
Protesters in Goma, DRC took to the streets responding to the opposition’s call to mobilize against the results of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election. President Felix Tshisekedi was re-elected with over 70% of the vote, as reported by www.trendsnafrica.com.
The preliminary results, announced in Kinshasa, faced opposition demands and civil society calls for a rerun due to significant logistical issues casting doubt on the validity of the outcome. Businessman Moise Katumbi with 18% and Martin Fayulu with 5% came second and third in the elections. Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, known for treating victims of sexual violence, received less than 1%.
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With a turnout of more than 40%, the election saw 18 million people casting their votes. The results are now slated for confirmation by the constitutional court, as stated by election chief Denis Kadima.
