Congo president sworn in for 2nd term as opposition contends vote was stolen

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday, after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognize due to widespread irregularities over the December general election.

Authorities have acknowledged there were issues, but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. The fractious standoff echoes previous electoral disputes that fuelled unrest in Congo.

Tshisekedi took the oath of office in a stadium in the capital Kinshasa, which was packed with supporters waving small flags, government officials, African heads of state, and other foreign envoys including from the United States, China and France.

With armed military police deployed throughout the capital, there was no immediate sign opposition supporters were heeding a call from two of Tshisekedi's main opponents to protest against his re-election.

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