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Politics of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Félix Tshisekedi
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Politics of the Democratic Republic of Congo take place in a framework of a republic in transition from a civil war to a semi-presidential republic.
On 18 and 19 December 2005, a successful nationwide referendum was carried out on a draft constitution, which set the stage for elections in 2006. The voting process, though technically difficult due to the lack of infrastructure, was facilitated and organized by the Congolese Independent Electoral Commission with support from the UN mission to the Congo (MONUC). Early UN reports indicate that the voting was for the most part peaceful, but spurred violence in many parts of the war-torn east and the Kasais.
In 2006, many Congolese complained that the constitution was a rather ambiguous document and were unaware of its contents. This is due in part to the high rates of illiteracy in the country. However, interim President Kabila urged Congolese to vote 'Yes', saying the constitution is the country's best hope for peace in the future. 25 million Congolese turned out for the two-day balloting.[1][2] According to results released in January 2006, the constitution was approved by 84% of voters.[3] The new constitution also aims to decentralize authority, dividing the vast nation into 25 semi-autonomous provinces, drawn along ethnic and cultural lines.[4]
The country's first democratic elections in four decades were held on 30 July 2006.
^"Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo: UN Reports Peaceful Constitutional Referendum, With Few Incidents". AllAfrica. 19 December 2005. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
^"Congo-Kinshasa: DRC: Referendum Continues Into Second Day". AllAfrica. 19 December 2005. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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