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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says it will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 20 December 2023, kicking off a year of complex preparations in the vast central African country, large parts of which is overrun by militia violence.

Agents of Congo's National Independent Electoral Commission count casted ballot papers after election at a polling during the last presidential election.Agents of Congo's National Independent Electoral Commission count casted ballot papers after election at a polling during the last presidential election.

the country’s electoral body, outlined several challenges, including the logistics of transporting ballot materials through thousands of kilometres, health concerns regarding Ebola and COVID-19, as well as the unrest that has forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. However, the government has pledged to stick to the timetable in the nation of 80 million people.

He said that the election will cost about $600 million, more than $450 million of which has already been budgeted. This time similar challenges remain. Candidates are expected to be announced in October next year, with a final list due in November. Tshisekedi is expected to run again and one likely challenger is Martin Fayulu, who claimed victory in the 2018 poll. Presidents are limited to two terms under Congolese law.

 

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