How was Félix Tshisekedi's win viewed by independent observers?
Unanimously accepted
Controversial due to suspected vote rigging
Accepted by a small margin
Embraced as a beacon of hope
Answer
The win of Félix Tshisekedi as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was controversial due to suspected vote rigging. The opposition candidate, Martin Fayulu, alleged that there was widespread fraud and that he was the actual winner. International observers also raised concerns about the fairness of the election. Despite the controversy, Tshisekedi was inaugurated as president on January 24, 2019.
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