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Felix Tshisekedi, one of the main opposition candidates in next month's presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, returns to Kinshasa. 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
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Kinshasa and is welcomed by Félix Tshisekedi, President of the DRC at the State House. 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