DR Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo polls open amid conflict in east

DR Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo polls open amid conflict in east

KINSHASA: Polling stations opened Wednesday in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent president Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, as much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.Polling stations opened at 6 am (0400 GMT) and will close at 5 pm local time.AFP journalists saw the first … Read more