Coverage dated December 20, 2023

DR Congo enters second day of chaotic election

Headline from Digital Journal

Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling

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  1. Digital Journal

    DR Congo enters second day of chaotic election (opens Digital Journal)

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    Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling

  2. Al Jazeera

    DR Congo votes on second day of chaotic general elections (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The vote across Africa’s second-largest country was derailed on Wednesday over logistical issues.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Congo enters its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout forced the election’s extension (opens The Boston Globe)

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    At stake is the future of one of Africa's largest nations and one whose mineral resources are increasingly crucial to the global economy.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Congo: Election enters second day after logistical chaos – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.

  5. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Congo conducts a 2nd day of voting after delays and closed polls keep people from casting ballots (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Congo entered a second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the country's general election, drawing criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mount that the logistical hurdles could affect the credibility of the res…

  6. Fox News

    Democratic Republic of the Congo enters second day of voting in messy presidential election (opens Fox News)

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    The Democratic Republic of the Congo entered its second day of voting in a chaotic election set to determine the political future of incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi.

  7. Green Field Reporter

    Congo enters its second day of voting after a chaotic rollout forced the election's extension - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo entered its second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced the election’s extension, drawing criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mount that the logistical hurdles could challenge the result’s credibility.

  8. France 24

    DR Congo to vote for second day in election marred by delays (opens France 24)

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    Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened.

  9. Hiawatha World Online

    DR Congo in second day of voting after chaotic start (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo drew to a close Thursday evening, after a second day of voting necessitated by logistical problems that had prevented some polling stations from

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