Polls open in DR Congo elections as President Tshisikedi seeks a second mandate

Voters presenting themselves at the Saint-Joseph / Elikya secondary school in the Gombe district of downtown Kinshasa to cast their ballots in the DRC's 2023 general election. © David Kalfa / RFI

Polling stations have opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo's general election that pits the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.

Polling stations opened this Wednesday at 6 am local time and will close at 5 pm this evening.