Candidates line-up for election in DRC

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Monday 22 August 2011

Candidates line-up for election in DRC

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President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila.

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By Billie O'Kadameri

On Sunday, the Democratic Republic of Congo's ruling party nominated incumbent head of state Joseph Kabila as their candidate in November's presidential election. Several opposition figures have announced they also intend to put forward candidates, including long-term opponent Etienne Tshisekedi. A Congolese critic of President Kabila examines the build-up to November's poll.