Congo Opposition, Ruling Coalition Both Say They’ve Won Chaotic Election

Congo Opposition, Ruling Coalition Both Say They’ve Won Chaotic Election
Agents of Congo's National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) count casted ballot papers after election at a polling station in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec. 30, 2018. Reuters/Kenny Katombe
|Updated:

KINSHASA, Congo—Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition said Dec. 31 it expected one of its candidates to win the presidential election based on early vote tallies, but the ruling coalition expressed confidence that its candidate had won the chaotic contest.

The competing claims followed a disorderly election day on Dec. 30, during which many Congolese were unable to vote due to an Ebola outbreak, conflict, and logistical problems.