Congo President Wins Disputed Election Amid Political Unrest

Felix Tshisekedi secured a second term as president of Congo with 73.34 percent of the vote, amidst controversy and protests from the opposition. Clashes between M23 rebels and the army in eastern Congo have intensified, leading to new displacements of civilians. Opposition leaders and their supporters have been protesting against Tshisekedi's victory, calling for a re-run of the election due to alleged fraud, which has resulted in a security crackdown by the government and violent confrontations with police forces.