Felix Tshisekedi gets backing of rival Vital Kamerhe ahead of Congo's December presidential 23 polls

Felix Tshisekedi, right, of Congo's Union for Democracy and Social Progress opposition party and Vital Kamerhe of Congo's Union for the Congolese Nation opposition party.

Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) candidate Vital Kamerhe will support Felix Tshisekedi, leader of Congolese main opposition, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party for presidency on December 23.

The deal took place in a Nairobi on Friday November 23 evening while addressing a press conference.