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Author: Adebayo Olukoshi & Adem K Abebe

Adebayo Olukoshi & Adem K Abebe

Prof Adebayo Olukoshi is the Director of the Africa and West Asia office of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Dr Adem K Abebe is editor of ConstitutionNet, the online platform of (International IDEA) providing original analysis and regular updates on constitutional reform processes worldwide.

  • After a two-year delay, the DRC votes in elections on 23 December. Credit: USAID/A. Luyoyo.
    Congo-KinshasaPoliticsTop story
    By Adebayo Olukoshi & Adem K Abebe
    September 3, 2018
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    Divide and rule: The problem with the DRC’s electoral system

    Under the current rules (changed months before the last elections in 2011), the DRC’s next president could come to power with just 5.3% of the vote. ...
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