Democratic Republic of the Congo: continuity and the presidential election

Summary Two months remain until the Democratic Republic of the Congo holds a presidential election, and conducive foreign diplomatic and domestic economic performance increasingly conform Congo presidential contenders to policy continuity no matter the election outcome. Analysis With essentially two months remaining until a presidential election is held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the notable absence of emphasis on a policy platform by the leading candidates indicates that continuity should be expected regardless of who emerges to succeed Joseph Kabila as the country’s next president. Congo elections will be held on December 23 in what will become …

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