Download logo His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa congratulated Mr Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo as President Elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the confirmation by the country’s Constitutional Court. President Ramaphosa has called on all parties and all stakeholders in the DRC to respect the decision of the Constitutional Court and commit to continue with a journey of consolidating peace, uniting the people of Congo and creating a better life for all. President Ramaphosa also congratulated the people of DRC for conducting peaceful elections and commended them for exercising great restraint and staying calm when waiting for the Constitutional Court to make a determination. And now that the highest Court in the land has ruled, all the people of Congo and all stakeholders are urged to accept the outcome of the Court and move on to consolidate democracy and preserve peace, stability … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa congratulates Felix Tshisekedi as President Elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Security Council Press statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo
Download logo The members of the Security Council took note of the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the provisional results of the presidential and provincial elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 10 January 2019 and of the legislative elections on 12 January. They welcomed the peaceful holding of the elections, despite technical, logistical and security challenges on the day of the vote and the decision to suspend the vote in certain parts of the country for specific health and security reasons. They congratulated the millions of Congolese people who went to the polls with calm and determination to express their wish, and commended the Congolese people and political actors for the conduct of the presidential, national and provincial elections, which saw broad and inclusive participation of political parties. They further welcomed the important role played by national as well as the regional observation missions of SADC and the … [Read more...] about Security Council Press statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo
South Africa calls for calm ahead of the announcement of the official election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Download logo South Africa joins SADC, the AU and many other international organisations in awaiting the elections results to be announced by the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Any other body of civil society should refrain from announcing any results of the elections which may undermine peace and stability in the DRC, as well as multilateral processes. We urge all leaders from different sectors of society to be responsible and wait for the elections results from CENI. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Powered by Submit your press release … [Read more...] about South Africa calls for calm ahead of the announcement of the official election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Postponement of elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo is extremely dangerous
Download logo The postponement of elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worrying and potentially dangerous for the Congolese people and for aid agencies working to address massive humanitarian need in the country, including the second largest Ebola outbreak in history. While the International Rescue Committee acknowledges the importance of being properly prepared to hold a free, fair and transparent election, postponement beyond one week, and thus extension of President Joseph Kabila’s term, would be exceptionally damaging to the country’s rule of law. Further delays could inflame political tensions and further worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis and undermine the humanitarian response. President Kabila has been pushing back elections since his constitutionally mandated term ended in 2016, which has led to an increase in violence and insecurity across the country. New IRC analysis ranks Congo as the country second most at risk of experiencing … [Read more...] about Postponement of elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo is extremely dangerous
Officials Fear Ebola Spreading From The Democratic Republic Of Congo To Uganda
The Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said it was facing the worst Ebola outbreak in the country's history on Monday, according to Wired. More than 200 people have died in the current outbreak since August, with more than 330 confirmed or probable cases having been reported throughout the North Kivu and Ituri provinces. This is the 10th outbreak DRC has faced since 1976, but the Minister of Public Health Oly Ilunga Kalenga said the current outbreak was perilously dangerous due to growing violence against health officials and civilians by rebel groups and militias who are fighting for control in the North Kivu province. Two health workers died in one attack this weekend, but over the last month, 11 civilians and one soldier were killed in the city of Beni, which is home to 800,000 people and the epicenter of the current outbreak."No other epidemic in the world has been as complex as the one we are currently experiencing," Kalenga said in a video statement posted to … [Read more...] about Officials Fear Ebola Spreading From The Democratic Republic Of Congo To Uganda