DR Congo elections: What's at stake?
What's at stake in the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Focus on Africa · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Nearly 40 million voters go to the polls for the next presidential election on the 20th of December in the DR Congo. Incumbent President Félix Tshisekedi is seeking a second, and final, five-year term in office. Do these elections matter and what's at stake?
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