Factbox-The main contenders in Congo's December election

FILE PHOTO: Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi attends talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 26, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/Pool/File Photo

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi faces off against more than two dozen rivals in a Dec. 20 election. His rivals include old foes such as Martin Fayulu, who came second in the disputed 2018 poll, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege.

Below are the main candidates in the race.