DR Congo election: Candidate Martin Fayulu appeals against result

Olivia Acanfora


After rival presidential candidate Felix Tshisekedi was declared the winner of the DR Congo election, Martin Fayulu demanded a manual recount and appealed to the constitutional court against the poll results. Fayulu not only claims that he won the vote, but also claims that Tshisekedi made some sort of deal with the outgoing president Joseph Kabila. While Tshisekedi and his supporters celebrate the win, Fayulu supporters have begun protesting. It has been said that violence has occurred in Kikwit and that at least two police officers and two civilians were killed. The UN secretary General has urged everyone to refrain from violence. BBC concludes that the court could confirm Tshisekedi as the winner, call for a recount, or call for new elections.

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