DR Congo opposition urges protest of election 'farce'

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 20, 2024 12:07 am

KINSHASA, DR Congo: Three of the defeated presidential candidates in last month's DR Congo election have asked supporters to 'show their discontent' on Saturday when President Felix Tshisekedi takes office for a second term.

The three contenders – Moise Katumbi, a former governor of the central Katanga region and a prominent businessman; Martin Fayulu, who says he was robbed of the last presidential election in 2018; and Floribert Anzuluni – did not, however, call for rallies or marches.

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