Opposition rejects talks over election

The Democratic Republic Congo’s main opposition alliance has rejected talks with the government of President Joseph Kabila over elections that were due to have been held in November but have been delayed, and called for a general strike on Tuesday. The opposition wants Kabila to end his 15-year rule in December as mandated by the […]

The Democratic Republic Congo’s main opposition alliance has rejected talks with the government of President Joseph Kabila over elections that were due to have been held in November but have been delayed, and called for a general strike on Tuesday.
The opposition wants Kabila to end his 15-year rule in December as mandated by the constitution but authorities say the vote cannot be held until at least next July and the top court said Kabila can stay in power until the election is held.