Rallies banned in Congo's capital before presidential vote
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) ” The governor of Congo’s capital banned campaign rallies in the city Wednesday, citing security concerns ahead of the election to pick a president to replace the leader who has been in office since 2001.Gov. Andre Kimbuta canceled all rallies in Kinshasa for the 21 candidates vying for the presidency in Sunday’s election. Kimbuta issued a communique saying he had information that extremists were preparing street confrontations in the final days of campaigning. […]
