DRC: Protests erupt as ruling party fails to win elections
Allies of the DRC’s former leader claim victory in gubernatorial elections, upsetting balance of fragile coalition.
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A coalition of the former leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila scored a landslide victory for provincial gubernatorial seats.
Angry supporters of newly elected President Felix Tshisekedi took to the streets protesting against this win.
The president and his predecessor have formed a coalition, but Kabila’s supporters’ massive win has put Tshisekedi on the back foot.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports.
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Published On 11 Apr 2019