Refile congo commission expects delayed presidential vote dec 2018
You're referring to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Here's what I found:
In December 2018, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced that the presidential election, which was initially scheduled for December 23, 2018, would be delayed.
The delay was attributed to several factors, including:
- Technical issues: CENI cited technical problems with the voter registration process and the printing of ballots as reasons for the delay.
- Security concerns: The commission expressed concerns about the security situation in the country, particularly in the eastern regions, which have been plagued by violence and instability.
- Disputes over electoral laws: There were disagreements between the government and opposition parties over the electoral laws, which led to a stalemate.
As a result, the presidential election was postponed to a later date, which was eventually set for December 30, 2018. However, the election was further delayed, and it was eventually held on December 30, 2018, but with a reduced voter turnout due to logistical issues and security concerns.
The election was won by Félix Tshisekedi, who succeeded Joseph Kabila as the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the election was marred by allegations of fraud and irregularities, which led to widespread protests and political tensions in the country.