After the presidential elections in Congo, the EU and the African Union had expressed doubts as to the result. At a Meeting in Brussels, both sides assure that the country continue to work together.
The EU have taken note of the announcement of the official election results in the Congo “to the knowledge”, said EU high representative Federica Mogherini after a Meeting with representatives of the African Union (AU) in Brussels. On Sunday, the constitutional court of the country had a number of objections against the result of the presidential election of 30.12. rejected, and thus the victory of the opposition candidate, Félix Tshisekedi confirmed.
In a first opinion, according to the decision of the constitutional court, a spokeswoman for the EU is still reminiscent of a statement by the African Union, the “serious doubts” on the election result had signed. Both the Catholic Church in the Congo as well as the defeated candidate, Martin Fayulu had pulled the result in doubt. According to official figures, Félix Tshisekedi should have the choice, with almost 39 percent of the votes. He is to be sworn in on Thursday as the new President. The Situation in the country is tense.
The EU wants to remain a Partner of the Congo
Félix Tshisekedi has won the election in the Congo, according to official figures
On the sidelines of the meeting in Brussels, Mogherini indicated still a further cooperation with Congo. In front of the President’s major challenges lie in the social and political area, so Mogherini. “The EU has always been an important Partner for the democratic Republic of the Congo and its citizens. This will continue to be the case,” said the EU high representative for foreign Affairs.
Also in the African Union, a new Position is indicated. The AU was satisfied that the elections had passed off peacefully, said its Commissioner for peace and security, Smail Chergui. This is already a contribution to the consolidation of democracy.
“I want to tell you that we are as a Commission of the AU is ready to work with President Tshisekedi and all interest groups in the country to cooperate in order to contribute to peace in the country, especially in Parts of the country, where there are problems – in the East, but also to promote the development in the country.”, Chergui said.
The Ministers of the AU and the EU discussed at their Meeting in Brussels a number of topics
There is disagreement in the AU
Similarly, Rwanda said the foreign Minister, Richard Sezibera, whose country currently represents the AU chairmanship. “The African Union has taken note of the fact that the institutions have proclaimed the Democratic Republic of Congo a final result. The Union is ready to continue working with the people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work together to meet the challenges that are in this Situation.”
In the run-up, there had been disagreement in the AU over the recognition of the election and the presidency of Felix Tshisekedi. Some of the member States and the regional States Alliance, SADC accepted the election result, although the AU had raised concerns. At your next Meeting between the EU and the AU want to discuss your Position on the situation in the Congo again.