DR Congo elections: more than 8,000 voting machines burnt

President’s top advisor says ‘criminals’ behind massive fire just days before presidential election

Congolese soldier
A member of the Congolese army stands guard
(Image credit: Phil Moore/AFP)

Thousands of voting machines have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo less than ten days before the presidential election, risking a flare-up of violence as tensions continue to soar.

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