DR Congo election campaign starts with fireworks and bullets

Around 44 million registered voters, out of a population of almost 100 million, will elect a president on December 20.

Supporters of the Audible Actions for Good Governance (AABG) political group advocating for a re-election of the Incumbent President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo / AFP

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalist @NewVision

KINSHASA- Democratic Republic of the Congo kicked off a month-long election campaign Sunday with 26 candidates running for president amid a tense political climate and fighting in the

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DR Congo election campaign starts with fireworks and bullets

Around 44 million registered voters, out of a population of almost 100 million, will elect a president on December 20.

Supporters of the Audible Actions for Good Governance (AABG) political group advocating for a re-election of the Incumbent President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo / AFP

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