KINSHASA, Dec 8 – Election authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday delayed the announcement of a winner in the country’s presidential election for the second time this week, citing the need to cross-check results.
Tensions are high in the central African state after a Nov. 28 poll marred by deadly violence, disorganisation and allegations of fraud. Both sides have claimed victory.
The results from the Nov. 28 vote had first been due on Tuesday but were then pushed back until Thursday as results had not yet come in from all parts of the vast country, which is about half the size of the European Union.
Incumbent President Joseph Kabila leads so far with 48.9 percent of the vote, ahead of veteran opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi with 33.3 percent, according to partial results covering nearly 90 percent of polling stations.
Source: Reuters Africa newsletter
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