Mathilde Boussion, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

Congolese riot police patrols outside the Independent electoral commission building at dusk in Kinshasa, Thursday Jan. 10, 2019, the day Felix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of the presidential elections. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Congo’s surprise election result could face court challenge

by Mathilde Boussion Associated PressJanuary 11, 2019

KINSHASA, Congo — Congo appeared on the cusp of its first peaceful transfer of power with the surprise victory Thursday of opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi, despite clear signs that a rival opposition leader actually won in a landslide.With no…

Congolese riot police take position around the electoral commission building at night in Kinshasa, Congo, Tuesday Jan. 8, 2019. As Congo anxiously awaits the outcome of the presidential election, many in the capital say they are convinced that the opposition won and that the delay in announcing results is allowing manipulation in favor of the ruling party. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Opposition leader wins Congo election

by Mathilde Boussion Associated Press, and David Keyton Associated PressJanuary 10, 2019

Hundreds of Congolese voters who have been waiting at the St. Raphael school in the Limete district of Kinshasa Sunday Dec. 30, 2018, storm the polling stations after the voters listings were finally posted five hours after the official start of voting. Forty million voters are registered for a presidential race plagued by years of delay and persistent rumors of lack of preparation. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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Congo vote counting begins after polling beset by delays

by Mathilde Boussion Associated Press, and Saleh Mwanamilongo Associated PressDecember 30, 2018