News in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Presidential election results expected
The provisional results of the presidential election which took place on December 20 in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected this Sunday, December 31. The Independent National Electoral Commission is planning an official results publication ceremony from 2 p.m. Kinshasa time.
However, this election was marked by challenges and disruptions. The fragile security context in the east of the country and in certain provinces, logistical problems linked to deficient road infrastructure, the deterioration of voter cards, as well as political tensions around the president of the Electoral Commission constituted obstacles throughout. throughout the electoral process.
Despite these difficulties, the president of the Electoral Commission, Denis Kadima, is pleased with the conduct of the elections. This election was also marked by the simultaneous holding of municipal by-elections, legislative and provincial elections, with a record number of candidates registered.
Another particularity of these elections was the vote of Congolese from the diaspora in 5 countries, including France, Belgium, the United States, South Africa and Canada. Numerous observation missions have been deployed, notably by the Catholic and Protestant churches, as well as by civil society and regional and international organizations.
These elections mobilized nearly 44 million Congolese called to exercise their right to vote. However, the participation rate promises to be quite low, according to forecasts from the Electoral Commission. This represents one of the major challenges for future electoral cycles.
In conclusion, despite the challenges encountered during this presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the announcement of the provisional results is eagerly awaited. The results of this election will have a significant impact on the political future of the country. It remains to be seen how the population will react to the results and what the next steps will be to ensure stability and democracy in the DRC.