<span style="color: #222222;">The full results of Democratic Republic of Congo's election are expected later this evening, with President Félix Tshisekedi enjoying a commanding lead over opposition candidates who have demanded a rerun. President Tshisekedi has received about 72 per cent of the votes announced so far, and appears set for a second term. The 20 December election was marred by widespread logistical problems. It had to be extended to a second day in some parts of the vast country. About two-thirds of polling stations opened late, while 30 per cent of voting machines did not work, according to an observer group. Millions of people waited for hours before they were able to vote, while some gave up and went home.<br />''<br />''The opposition said the problems were part of a deliberate plan to allow the results to be rigged in favour of Mr Tshisekedi. Several of the main challengers have called for protests after the results are announced on Sunday.<br />''<br />''Election Chief Denis Kadima acknowledged some irregularities but insisted that the results announced so far reflected the will of the Congolese people.</span><br />
News On AIR | December 31, 2023 8:11 PM
DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading