Congo at a crossroads: Waiting for election results
By DW
07 January 2019 |
12:49 pm
People in Congo are nervously waiting for results of the presidential vote. Some fear riots, while others are ready to take part. Fearing unrest, the government has cut off access to the internet. Jonas Gerding reports.
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