Democratic Republic of Congo

Population Statistics

79,375,136

Total Population

11,906,270

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

31
mar

Republic of Congo President 2021

2021

30 September 2015

Ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2005, last amended 2011)

Updated: June 2015
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Law No. 06/006 for the Organization of Presidential, Legislative, Provincial, Urban, Municipal and Local Elections ...

Updated: June 2015
   
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Voting Day

Voting Day

Updated: December 2014
This illustration demonstrates that voters must have a voter identification card to enter the polling station and vote on election day in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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How Voters are Represented

How Voters are Represented

Updated: December 2014
A series of public service announcements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes an explanation of how votes at national elections are translated into indirect votes for senators and ...
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Using the Voter Card

Using the Voter Card

Updated: December 2014
A series of public service announcements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes illustrations of people from many different backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, older people, and women.
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How Local Votes are Represented

How Local Votes are Represented

Updated: December 2014
A series of public service announcements from the Democratic Republic of the Congo includes an illustration of how direct votes are translated into indirect votes at the local level. 
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The Voting Process

The Voting Process

Updated: December 2014
This poster illustrates the process of mobilizing citizens to rally for positive change in society, demonstrating a key facet of political engagement.
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