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Supporters of Congolese President elect Felix Tshisekedi sell souvenirs outside his party headquarters in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019. Tshisekedi is to be inaugurated Thursday Jan. 24, 2019, having won an election that raised numerous concerns about voting irregularities amongst observers as the country chose a successor to longtime President Joseph Kabila. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Congo’s Kabila, on eve of leaving presidency, urges unity

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 23, 2018, file photo shows Felix Tshisekedi of Congo's Union for Democracy and Social Progress opposition party, at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Congo's Constitutional Court early Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, declared the election of Tshisekedi as president, rejecting challenges to the vote by runner-up Martin Fayulu, who had alleged fraud. Tshisekedi, son of the late, charismatic opposition leader Etienne, is now set to be inaugurated on Tuesday.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

In Congo, the Tshisekedi no one had expected takes power

By CARLEY PETESCH - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 23, 2018, file photo shows Felix Tshisekedi of Congo's Union for Democracy and Social Progress opposition party, at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Congo's Constitutional Court early Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, declared the election of Tshisekedi as president, rejecting challenges to the vote by runner-up Martin Fayulu, who had alleged fraud. Tshisekedi, son of the late, charismatic opposition leader Etienne, is now set to be inaugurated on Tuesday.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Congo on brink of 1st peaceful transfer with Tshisekeid win

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO - Associated Press

The Latest: AU ‘postpones’ urgent trip to Congo over vote

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The Latest: Tshisekedi says his win a victory for all Congo

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 23, 2018, file photo shows Felix Tshisekedi of Congo's Union for Democracy and Social Progress opposition party, at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Congo's Constitutional Court early Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, declared the election of Tshisekedi as president, rejecting challenges to the vote by runner-up Martin Fayulu, who had alleged fraud. Tshisekedi, son of the late, charismatic opposition leader Etienne, is now set to be inaugurated on Tuesday.(AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

Tshisekedi declared Congo’s president, but runner-up revolts

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO and CARLEY PETESCH - Associated Press

Accompanied by his wife and his lawyers, Congo opposition candidate Martin Fayulu receives the receipt after petitioning the constitutional court following his loss in the presidential elections in Kinshasa, Congo, Saturday Jan. 12, 2019. The ruling coalition of Congo's outgoing President Joseph Kabila has won a large majority of national assembly seats, the electoral commission announced Saturday, while the presidential election runner-up was poised to file a court challenge alleging fraud. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

The Latest: Congo runner-up asks court to order vote recount

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Supporters of spurned Congo opposition candidate Martin Fayulu gather to hear him speak, in Kinshasha, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Hundreds gathered to denounce what they called “the people’s stolen victory” in the presidential election. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

The Latest: Western nations asks Congo for election data

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Opposition candidate Martin Fayulu speaks to the press at his headquarters in Kinshasa, Congo, Thursday Jan. 10, 2019. Fayulu, who came second in the presidential poll behind Felix Tshisekedi, called the results fraudulent. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Congo runner-up claims victory, will file election challenge

By MATHILDE BOUSSION - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, ruling party presidential candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary casts his vote in Kinshasa, Congo. Congo's electoral commission said Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi has won the presidential election as the vast country braces for possible protests over alleged rigging. Tshisekedi, who received more than 38 percent of votes, had not been widely considered the leading candidate. Some observers have suggested that President Joseph Kabila's government sought to make a deal as hopes faded for a win for ruling party candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary. Shadary received more than 23 percent. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

The Latest: Police, military seen near Congo opposition area

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Kinshasa residents celebrate on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, after learning that opposition presidential candidate Felix Tshisekedi had been declared the winner of the elections. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Some celebrate, others claim fraud in Congo election results

By Mathilde Boussion - Associated Press

Congolese children play 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)

As Congo delays election results, people’s suspicions rise

By MATHILDE BOUSSION - Associated Press

Supporters of opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi cheers their candidate at the UDPS party headquarters in Kinshasa Friday Dec. 21, 2018. Tshisekedi said his coalition accepts a week-long delay in the presidential election until Sunday Dec. 30, 2018, but not one day more. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

No more election delays, Congo opposition candidate warns

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO and MATHILDE BOUSSION - Associated Press