DR Congo elections: Voting marred by 'chaos' and lengthy delays

Congo conducts a 2nd day of voting after delays and closed polls keep people from casting ballots

Congo entered a second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the country's general election, drawing criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mount that the logistical hurdles could affect the credibility of the results. At stake is the future of one of Africa’s largest nations and one whose mineral resources are increasingly crucial to the global economy. Congo…

Congo-Kinshasa desarrolla segunda jornada de elecciones

La Comisión Electoral Nacional de la República Democrática del Congo anunció que las elecciones presidenciales continuarán este jueves por segundo día consecutivo, ya que la jornada anterior la desorganización y las dificultades logísticas no dejaron que muchos colegios abrieran sus puertas. LEA TAMBIÉN: Inician con retraso elecciones presidenciales en Congo-Kinshasa El presidente de la Comisión Electoral Nacional Independiente (CENI), Dénis K…

Congo enters its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout forced the election's extension

A woman casts her vote inside a polling station in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Congo headed to the polls Wednesday to vote for president as authorities scrambled to finalise preparations in an election facing steep logistical and security challenges. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) (Moses Sawasawa / Associated Press) Congo enters its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout forced the election's exten…

Some polling stations were unable to open at all on election day. Several opposition candidates call for new elections

Congo: Election enters second day after logistical chaos

National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.

DR Congo enters second day of chaotic election

KINSHASA - Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened.