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Congo opposition candidate wins presidential election
The loser, Fayulu, has rejected the results as a "coup".
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The loser, Fayulu, has rejected the results as a "coup".
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The vote was meant to choose a successor to outgoing President Joseph Kabila after 18 years in power.
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EU had renewed sanctions against government officials, including the ruling party’s presidential candidate.