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Added on the 07/06/2022 17:24:49 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
On the second day of his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Belgian King Philippe meets Felix Tshisekedi at the Palais de la Nation for a joint press conference. The Belgian king's visit to Kinshasa has been touted as an attempt at reconciliation between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo. King Philippe is himself a direct descendant of King Leopold II who personally ruled the Congo Free State and oversaw many atrocities committed against the Congolese people. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed to Kinshasa by President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as Erdogan begins an official state visit expected to focus on security and economic issues. IMAGES
A polling station in Kinshasa finally closes after hours of delays. DR Congo's election authorities have announced that voting will continue the following day in areas where voters could not cast ballots due to severe logistical problems. IMAGES
Outgoing President Felix Tshisekedi votes in Kinshasa, as he vies for a second term in the face of a fragmented opposition of 18 candidates. During his campaign, he asked voters five more years to "consolidate the gains". IMAGES
Denis Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Democratic Republic of Congo opposition presidential casts his ballot in the general elections, at a polling center in Kinshasa. IMAGES