Opposition leader wins Congo election

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi has been declared the surprise winner of the presidential vote in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the vast country braced for possible protests over alleged rigging

38.5%
7 million votes
Felix Tshisekedi
Leader of main opposition party – Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS)

34.8%
6.4 million votes
Martin Fayulu
Rival opposition candidate rejects results and claims Tshisekedi struck backroom deal with
outgoing President Joseph Kabila


23.8%
4.4 million votes
Emmanuel Shadary
Kabila’s chosen successor


Results still to be confirmed by constitutional court.
Turnout: 48 per cent


Source: DR Congo’s National Electoral Commission (Ceni) 
Pictures: Getty Images 
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