Tens of thousands gather at Congo opposition rally

Tens of thousands Congolese gathered in the capital Sunday at an opposition rally calling for the president to step down at the end of his mandate in December, and urging elections take place as scheduled in November, Fox News reported.

Opposition leaders said President Joseph Kabila is delaying elections to remain in power. The constitutional court said he can stay in charge if elections are postponed.

Kabila's party has not designated another candidate, and he has not discussed plans for his political future.

Congo's electoral commission began voter registration Sunday in the northwest. The head of the commission, Corneille Nangaa, said this would lead Congo into elections, though has Nangaa said it will be difficult to organize the vote by Nov. 27.

The coalition of ruling parties held a rally Friday to support Kabila and a national dialogue in August.

Source: MENA