Nobel Prize Winner Mukwege to Run for Congo Presidency Again

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has been officially nominated as a candidate for the upcoming presidential election, with the support of his ruling coalition, the Sacred Union of the Nation. The coalition's first congress was held in Kinshasa, where prominent figures pledged their support for Tshisekedi's candidacy. However, challenges remain as ongoing violence in eastern DRC undermines Tshisekedi's promises to stabilize the country. Heavy fighting has been reported in North Kivu, with accusations against the Congolese army and clashes between rebel groups. Tensions persist despite a relative ceasefire and efforts to liberate occupied areas ahead of the elections.