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Protests erupted in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, as opposition candidates demanded a redo of the recent presidential election. Demonstrators and international observers cited widespread irregularities, including polls that failed to open and illegible voter cards.
Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi Election
Felix Tshisekedi was declared the surprise winner of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshisekedi, the son of a veteran opposition leader, previously worked "odd jobs" in Brussels before returning to run for office. The result is viewed with suspicion, with suggestions of foreign intelligence influence and potential unrest in the region.
The United States deployed approximately 80 troops to Gabon in response to potential violence following the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The hosts note that mainstream media has largely ignored this deployment and the ongoing Ebola crisis in the region.
