Felix Tshisekedi is likely to sworn in for presidency despite his runner-up rival Martin Fayulu claiming fraud in the recent election in Democratic Republic of Congo
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The Latest: Congo court rejects challenge to vote resultsKINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Latest on Congo's presidential election (all times local): 12:45 a.m. Congo's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to the presidential election results filed by declared runner-up Martin Fayulu. Fayulu had requested a recount, accusing Congo's electoral commission of announcing results dramatically different from ones posted at polling stations around the country. Leaked data attributed to the commission shows that Fayulu easily won the Dec. 30 vote over the declared winner, opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi. The court ruling comes after the African Union in an unprecedented move asked Congo to delay announcing the final election results, citing 'serious doubts' about the vote.
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