Tag "drc elections"
Africa
Politics
Democratic Republic Of The Congo: Seeking Support In The Shadow Of Kabila
The collapse of the coalition between President Tshisekedi and Joseph Kabila threatens to create a void in DRC politics. Whilst international actors have been swift to commend Tshisekedi, his own political fortunes now rely on finding allies amongst the very opposition who question his victory in 2018, all the while fending off Kabila’s still-potent influence.
Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa
The DRC’s uncertain election
Political tensions are increasing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as concerns over a December election spread among the political opposition and the international community.