US EditionCongo ruling coalition backs Tshisekedi for December vote
- President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been nominated as the candidate for the Dec. 20 presidential election by the Sacred Union political coalition. The nomination was unanimous and Tshisekedi is supported by influential figures such as Defence Minister Jean Pierre Bemba and Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe.
- The nomination of Tshisekedi highlights the strong backing and unity within the ruling political coalition, as evidenced by the unanimous support of the Sacred Union. This support from influential figures reflects Tshisekedi's political strength and sets the stage for his candidacy in the upcoming presidential election.
- Tshisekedi's nomination positions him as a prominent contender in the Dec. 20 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With the backing of the Sacred Union and the unanimous support of influential coalition members, Tshisekedi has a significant advantage as he seeks to secure the presidency.
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Congo ruling coalition backs Tshisekedi for December vote
KINSHASA, Oct 1 — Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi was officially nominated today as candidate for the Dec. 20 presidential election by his ruling political coalition the Sacred Union. Tshisekedi is seeking a second term in the vast nation, which is the world’s top cobalt supplier and No. 3 copper producer, after winning a disputed first term in a 2018 vote. His rule has been mired by economic hardship, the Covid…
Congo ruling coalition backs Tshisekedi for December vote
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi was officially nominated on Sunday as candidate for the Dec. 20 presidential election by his ruling political coalition the Sacred Union. Read full story
Congo ruling coalition backs Tshisekedi for December vote
Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi was officially nominated on Sunday as candidate for the Dec. 20 presidential election by his ruling political coalition the Sacred Union. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Congo ruling coalition backs Tshisekedi for December vote
By Ange Kasongo KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi was officially nominated on Sunday as candidate for the Dec. 20 presidential election by his ruling political coalition the Sacred Union. Tshisekedi is seeking a second term in the vast nation, which is the world's top cobalt supplier and No. 3 copper producer, after winning a disputed first term in a 2018 vote. His rule has been mired by e…
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