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Regional bloc urges DR Congo unity government, vote recount

Regional bloc SADC proposes unity government in DR Congo.

An African regional bloc has called for a unity government in Democratic Republic of Congo following disputed presidential elections, while also urging a recount of the ballots.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said political leaders should agree to a negotiated settlement after opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi was declared winner of the December 30 poll, to widespread surprise.

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