<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nWith over half of the seats in the legislative elections decided, Kabila’s fractious coalition has a strong lead. We could well we looking forward to another five years of the ruling coalition controlling both parliament and the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or perhaps I should say “tentatively decided.” The legislative election results have been postponed to January 26, after which we can expect a protracted period of disputes, both inside and outside of courts. Kabila’s Majorité présidentielle<\/em> coalition has reportedly even set up an internal committee to deal with disputes. Stalwarts like Bahati Lukwebo, former member of the national assembly leadership, have made harsh accusations against the election commission and other MP candidates for fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNonetheless, according to my back-of-the-envelope count (don’t sue me), here are the preliminary results as of today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parties supporting Kabila:<\/p>\n\n\n\n