Posted 12/14/2023, 2:06:18 PM
Congo Faces Risk of Fraud and Instability in Pivotal Presidential Election
- Congo's crucial presidential election faces high risk of fraud or delay, threatening to undermine democracy and stability
- Incumbent President Tshisekedi seeking re-election, but critics allege he did not legitimately win 2018 election
- War in eastern Congo displacing hundreds of thousands and preventing many from voting
- Technical and logistical issues plaguing electoral process, including questions over voter ID cards and electoral rolls
- Opposition hopes candidate Katumbi could pose stronger challenge to Tshisekedi, but vote splitting may help incumbent