The Democratic Republic of Congo, a country with a history of turmoil and riches, is conducting a pivotal presidential election with 19 candidates vying for the presidency. The election, closely monitored by both neighboring countries and foreign powers due to its natural resources, faced initial disruptions and violence, raising concerns about its credibility.
Congo Election: Inside the Presidential Race in a Pivotal African Nation Running the Democratic Republic of Congo is a tough and dangerous job. The African country has faced dictatorships, wars, and humanitarian crises despite its natural resources. The size of Western Europe, it remains desperately poor. Despite the risks, 19 candidates are in the race to become Congo’s next president, with another 100,000 running for assembly seats. The election is drawing international attention due to Congo’s vast rainforest and rare minerals needed for clean energy. However, the election faced challenges as polling stations experienced delays, disorder, and violence, raising concerns about its credibility. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.
Congo Election: Inside the Presidential Race in a Pivotal African Nation Running the Democratic Republic of Congo is a tough and dangerous job. The African country has faced dictatorships, wars, and humanitarian crises despite its natural resources. The size of Western Europe, it remains desperately poor. Despite the risks, 19 candidates are in the race to become Congo’s next president, with another 100,000 running for assembly seats. The election is drawing international attention due to Congo’s vast rainforest and rare minerals needed for clean energy. However, the election faced challenges as polling stations experienced delays, disorder, and violence, raising concerns about its credibility. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.