Congo election chief promises 'rebrand' amid concerns over December vote


  • World
  • Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023

FILE PHOTO: President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) Denis Kadima, shows his electoral card after his registration process during the launch of the voter registration process for the December 2023 general elections in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 24, 2022. REUTERS/ Justin Makangara/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo's election commission promised to hold an inclusive vote in December during a "rebranding" tour of the United States that aimed to dispel concerns about the body's past record.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) is organizing Dec. 20. presidential, legislative and regional elections in Africa's second largest country, which is struggling to contain a myriad of armed groups and a rebellion.

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