Congo President Re-elected In Disputed Vote, Raising Fears Of New Mayhem -- New York TimesKINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — Joseph Kabila, the incumbent president, was declared the official winner Friday of Congo’s troubled election, defeating his nearest rival by 15 percentage points in an outcome that many residents in the sprawling, dilapidated capital of Kinshasa feared would incite new spasms of political violence.
The announcement, by Congo’s electoral commission, was not unexpected and was greeted by blaring car horns from supporters of Mr. Kabila in the heavily guarded downtown. Elsewhere, though, in a metropolis of nearly 10 million that is considered a stronghold of the opposition, the streets were lined with glum-looking supporters of the man who finished second, Etienne Tshisekedi. The silence was punctuated by occasional gunshots as the cruising police fired in the air to disperse the crowds.
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More News On The Presidential Elections In Congo
Kabila reelected president of Congo -- AP
DR Congo election: Joseph Kabila 're-elected' -- BBC
Incumbent president declared winner in Congo elections -- CNN
Kabila Named Winner of DRC Election; Tshisekedi Rejects Results -- Voice of America
Presidential Supporters Take to Streets in Eastern Congo -- Voice of America
Joseph Kabila: DR Congo's president in profile -- BBC
Joseph Kabila's election victory sparks fears of violent backlash -- The Guardian
EU calls for calm as Kabila is declared winner of DR Congo elections -- Deutsche Welle
Congo opposition leader declares self president -- CTV/AP
Etienne Tshisekedi rejects DR Congo result and declares himself winner -- The Telegraph
DRC opposition rejects Kabila re-election -- Financial Times