Article 47BSV DRC court confirms Felix Tshisekedi winner of presidential election

DRC court confirms Felix Tshisekedi winner of presidential election

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Opponent Martin Fayulu rejects ruling, saying the court has enabled a 'constitutional coup d'etat'

The constitutional court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's presidential election win, dismissing a challenge from another opposition leader who had accused him and the ruling party of stitching up the result.

Second-placed Martin Fayulu rejected the provisional tally for DRC's election released last week, saying it was the product of a secret deal between Tshisekedi and outgoing President Joseph Kabila to cheat him out of a clear win of more than 60%.

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