Coverage dated December 19, 2023

Congo Votes for President, Conflict and Smudged Ballots Lead to Fears About Credibility

Headline from Voice of America

Some 44 million people — almost half the population — were expected to vote.

Voice of America's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

The Boston Globe
Congo votes for president as conflict and smudged ballots lead to fears election won’t be credible (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Dec 19, 2023
The Boston Globe's feed description
Congo is heading to the polls to vote for president as authorities scramble to finalize preparations in an election facing steep logistical and security challenges.
Voice of America
Congo Votes for President, Conflict and Smudged Ballots Lead to Fears About Credibility (opens Voice of America)
Published Dec 19, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Some 44 million people — almost half the population — were expected to vote.
NPR
Voting for president in Congo begins as fears persist over safety, credible election (opens NPR)
Published Dec 19, 2023
NPR's feed description
Some 44 million people — almost half the population — were expected to vote, but many, including several million displaced by conflict in the vast country's east, could struggle to cast their ballots.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.