LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Police in Democratic Republic of Congo fired tear gas on Wednesday at thousands of supporters of Moise Katumbi, a leading opposition candidate for president who is being questioned over government allegations of hiring mercenaries.
Katumbi is a favourite in the race to succeed President Joseph Kabila who must step down after elections in November and his supporters say the accusations, which could lead to jail, are aimed at derailing his campaign.
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