France shocked by Congo’s Election Outcome, requests Clarity

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Congo's Elections Shock France

More reactions still on the elections in the DRC, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Thursday called for clarity on the presidential election results, saying the surprise victory of Felix Tshisekedi was at odds with what was seen on the ground.

Le Drian told CNews and I quoate; “We must have clarity on these results, which are the opposite to what we expected,”


Jean-Yves Le Drian

He went on to say that “The Catholic Church of Congo did its tally and announced completely different results.”

Democratic Republic of Congo’s electoral commission on Thursday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of last month’s chaotic presidential election.