“Partial results in the DRC: Félix Tshisekedi in the lead in 21 provinces, tensions and political protests ignite the country”

2023-12-26

Partial results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to be published by the independent national electoral commission (CENI). According to the latest figures published on December 26, 2023, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, outgoing president and candidate for his own succession, is in the lead in 21 provinces out of the 26 in the country. Moïse Katumbi comes in first position in 4 provinces and Martin Fayulu is only in the lead in the province of Kwilu.

Félix Tshisekedi dominates his competitors in several key provinces such as Kongo-Central, Kinshasa, Kasaï, Equateur, North Kivu and South Kivu. He appears to enjoy significant support across the country, which could allow him to consolidate his position as a political leader. Moïse Katumbi, for his part, won victories in provinces such as Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, while Martin Fayulu limited himself to a single province.

These partial results provoke various reactions within Congolese public opinion. While supporters of Félix Tshisekedi rejoice in his performance and his potential re-election, the political opposition contests the results and calls for the cancellation of the vote. These political tensions reflect the importance of this election for the democratic future of the DRC.

Furthermore, other subjects are also in the news in Africa. Indeed, internal security is a crucial issue in many countries on the continent. The fight against terrorism, separatism and oil theft requires coordinated action and mobilization of the necessary resources to ensure the tranquility of citizens.

In Nigeria, a spectacular prisoner escape in Ogun recently took place, sparking a frantic hunt to bring the fugitives back to justice. The escape highlights the security challenges Nigerian authorities face and highlights the importance of strengthening security measures in prisons.

Furthermore, Monusco, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC, closed its base in Lubero, marking a key step in the gradual withdrawal of the mission from the country. The move highlights progress made in stability and security in the DRC, although challenges still remain in some regions.

Finally, in Serbia, protests broke out as people demanded electoral transparency and resisted Russian influence in the country’s political affairs. These popular movements reflect citizens’ concerns about the integrity of electoral processes and political independence.

Overall, the news at the end of 2023 highlights important political and security issues in Africa. The results of the presidential election in the DRC, the security challenges in Nigeria, the withdrawal of MONUSCO and the protests in Serbia illustrate the complexity and dynamics at play in these regions of the world. It is essential to closely monitor these developments to better understand the challenges facing these countries and their impact on the political and security future of the region.