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Congolese security forces secure the streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sunday May 19, 2024, after Congo's army said it has "foiled a coup" and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout between armed men in military uniform and guards of a close ally of Congo's president that left three people dead in the capital, Kinshasa. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader

By Jessica Donati, Hannah Schoenbaum and Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

Security forces assault a supporter of presidential candidate Martin Fayulu during clashes outside his party's headquarters, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. Fayulu, a main opposition candidate accused police of using live bullets to break up a protest Wednesday in Congo's capital, as demonstrators demanded a re-do for last week's presidential election. Fayulu is one of five opposition candidates who say the election should be rerun and question its credibility. Some rights groups and international observers also have questioned the vote. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Opposition candidate in Congo alleges police fired bullets as protesters seek redo of election

By Sam Mednick - Associated Press

Election officials compare figures while counting votes at a polling station in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Lengthy delays at the polls forced officials on Wednesday to extend voting in Congo's presidential election as many residents in the mineral-rich West African nation struggled to cast ballots because of steep logistical and security challenges, raising concerns about the integrity of the process. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

Congo conducts a 2nd day of voting after delays and closed polls keep people from casting ballots

By Sam Mednick - Associated Press

Voters look for their names outside a polling station in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Congo headed to the polls Wednesday to vote for president as authorities scrambled to finalise preparations in an election facing steep logistical and security challenges. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

Congo’s presidential vote is extended as delays, smudged ballots lead to fears about credibility

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A woman looks for her name at a voting station in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Congo is heading to the polls to vote for president as authorities scramble to finalize preparations in an election facing steep logistical and security challenge. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

Congo votes for president as conflict and smudged ballots lead to fears election won’t be credible

By Sam Mednick - Associated Press

Congo President Félix Tshisekedi attends a campaign rally ahead of the presidential elections, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

Congo’s president promises focus on prosperity as his nation nervously prepares for milestone vote

By Geoff Hill - Special to The Washington Times

Pope Francis on the popemobile arrives at Ndolo airport where he will preside over the Holy Mass in Kinshasa, Congo, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023. Francis is in Congo and South Sudan for a six-day trip, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Before a crowd of 1 million, Pope Francis urges Congolese to forgive

By Nicole Winfield, Christina Malkia and Jean-Yves Kamale - Associated Press

Security personnel takes position near the Cathedral Notre Dame du Congo in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sunday Jan. 29, 2023. Pope Francis will be in Congo and South Sudan for a six-day trip starting Jan, 31, hoping to bring comfort and encouragement to two countries that have been riven by poverty, conflicts and what he calls a "colonialist mentality" that has exploited Africa for centuries. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

‘Hands off Africa!’: Pope blasts foreign plundering of Congo

By Nicole Winfield and Jean-Yves Kamale and Christina Malkia - Associated Press

People move through a market in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The world's population is projected to hit an estimated 8 billion people on Tuesday, Nov. 15, according to a United Nations projection. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges

By Dan Ikpoyi and Chinedu Asadu - Associated Press

Egypt, Sudan say no progress in talks over Ethiopia’s dam

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, left, and outgoing president Joseph Kabila share a light moment side during the inauguration ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thursday Jan. 24, 2019. Tshisekedi won an election that raised numerous concerns about voting irregularities amongst observers as the country chose a successor to longtime President Kabila. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Felix Tshisekedi, Congo president, fails to move past Kabilas

By Tonny Onyulo - Special to The Washington Times

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)

In Congo, some party on eve of opposition taking presidency

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO - Associated Press

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

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 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)

Security tight as Congo poised to release election results

By MATHILDE BOUSSION and DAVID KEYTON - Associated Press

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)

The Latest: Opposition candidate Fayulu denounces results

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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

Congolese President Joseph Kabila casts his vote Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Kinshasa, Congo. 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)

The Latest: Congo counts ballots after day of voting snags

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A hairdresser waits for customers in Kinshasa, Congo, Friday Dec. 28, 2018. Congo's leader Joseph Kabila has blamed a deadly Ebola virus outbreak for the last-minute decision to keep an estimated 1 million voters from the polls in Sunday's long-delayed presidential election. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Congo on Sunday faces a troubled, long-delayed election

By MATHILDE BOUSSION - Associated Press

Congolese opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu and other opposition candidates address a news conference in Kinshasa, Congo, Tuesday Dec. 25, 2018. Fayulu asked that all cell phone operators who have provided the electoral commission with simcards for the voting machine disable them, as their use would about to an electronic vote, which is against the Congolese constitution. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Confusion, anger grow as Congo faces Sunday’s election

By Mathilde Boussion - Associated Press