The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday began a tense wait for the results of a volatile presidential election which could see the first peaceful transfer of power in decades. But there were reports of clashes at polling stations in the restive eastern South Kivu province that claimed the lives of a police officer, an electoral official and two civilians. The election’s credibility has been strained by delays and accusations that electronic voting machines would help to rig the result. Two civilians were also killed,” he told AFP of the incident which South Kivu authorities said was being investigated. Voting confusionMany voters said they were exhilarated at taking part in the first elections after the nearly 18-year Kabila era.

Source: Egypt Independent December 31, 2018 08:15 UTC