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Opposition claims electoral fraud and calls supporters on to the streets
Incumbent president vies for second term in mineral-rich country plagued by decades of armed insurgency
A successful vote might pave the way to a minerals-driven boom that lifts millions out of poverty. But opposition figures say it isn’t a fair fight
DRC president insists vote will be ‘transparent and democratic’ but opponents warn of possible cheating
Félix Tshisekedi says potential investors should not 'wait for us to be perfect'
Félix Tshisekedi says country will rely on its own army to fight militia as he pledges to push ahead with economic plans
DRC leader tells the FT he will not stand by as armed militia linked to Kigali steps up attacks in resource-rich east
We have a plan that will help the continent adapt, but international support is needed
Political paralysis and Covid-19 make this the DRC’s bleakest independence day in 60 years
Vital Kamerhe is most senior politician ever convicted of graft in the resource-rich African state
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