DR Congo
- System of government
- Last Updated : 2016-09-09
Unitary semi-presidential republic
System of government-References:
- Total population
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 81,680,000
Total population-References:
- Total area (in square kilo meters)
- Last Updated : 2016-09-09 2,345,409 km2
Total area (in square kilo meters)-References:
- Number of registered voters
- Last Updated : 2016-09-27 32,024,640
Number of registered voters-References:
- Number of registered political parties
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Number of polling stations
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Average number of voters per polling station
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting age
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 18
Voting age-References:
- Elected Offices
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Election system
- Last Updated : 2016-09-27 Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Election system-References:
- Terms of office
- Last Updated : 2016-09-27 The President is elected by plurality vote to serve a 5-year term.
In the Senate 112 members are indirectly elected through an open-list proportional representation system to serve 5-year terms*. In the National Assembly, 60 members are elected by plurality vote in single-member constituencies to serve 5-year terms and 440 members are elected by open list proportional representation in multi-member constituencies to serve 5-year terms
Terms of office-References:
- Election
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 Democratic Republic of the Congo general election, 2011
Election-References:
- Date
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 28 November 2011
Date-References:
- Political parties in the elections
- Last Updated : 2016-11-30
People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD)
Union for Democracy and Progress-Tshisekedi (UDPS-Tshisekedi)
People's Party for Peace and Democracy (PPPD)
Social Movement for Renewal (MSR)
Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC)
Alliance of Congo Democratic Forces (AFDC)
Unified Lumumbist Party (PALU)
Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC)
Alliance for the Renewal of Congo (ARC)
Rally for the Reconstruction of Congo (RRC)
Christian Democrat Party (PDC)
Congo Future (ACO)
Awakening Conscience for Labor and Development (ECT)
Movement for the Integrity of People (MIP)
Union of Nationalist Federalists of Congo (UNAFEC)
Congolese Rally for Democracy/Kisangani-Liberation Movement (RCD/K-ML)
Congolese Union for Progress (UCP)
Union for the Development of Congo (UDCO)
United Congolese Convention (CCU)
Convention of Progressives for the Republic (CPR)
New Alliance of Democrats (NAD)
National Union of Federalist Democrats (UNADEF)
Congolese Labor Alliance for Development (ATD)
Convention of Christian Democrats (CDC)
Convention for the Republic and Democracy (CRD)
Congolese Movement for Renaissance (MCR)
Congolese Party for Development (PCD)
Union of Federalist Christian Democrats (UDECF)
Union of Forces for Change (UFC)
Alliance of Humanist Democrats (ADH)
Congress of Allies for Action in Congo (CAAC)
Federalist Christian Democracy-Convention of Federalists for Christian Democracy (COFEDEC)
Federalist Christian Democracy-Nyamwisi (DCF-N)
League for the Defense of Citizens' Interests (LDIC)
Support for ?tienne Tshisekedi (SET)
Alliance of Builders of Kongo (ABAKO)
Christian Alliance for Democracy and Development (ACDD)
Alliance for Development and the Republic (ADR)
Build a United and Prosperous Congo (BCUP)
Party for Peace in Congo (CONGO-PAX)
Commitment to Citizenship and Development (ECiD?)
Foundation of Congo (FC)
Congolese People's Movement for the Republic (MPCR)
Movement of Solidarity for Change (MSC)
National Party for Democracy and the Republic (PANADER)
Reformist Party (PR)
Regrouping of Democrats for Progress (RDP)
Party for the Renaissance of Congo (RECO)
Solidarity for National Development (SODENA)
Union of Mobutist Democrats (UDEMO)
Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC)
Agreement with the Allies Alliance(AAA)
Congolese Alliance of Christian Democrats (ACDC)
Alliance for Humanism and Democracy (AHUDE)
Alliance for Justice, Development, and Solidarity (AJDS)
Christian Convention for Democracy(CCD)
Current Future (CF)
Congolese National Congress (CNC)
Convention for Democracy and Liberty (CODELI)
Convention for Renaissance and Progress (CRP)
Christian Democracy (DC)
Dynamics for Democracy in Congo (DDC)
Volunteers Together for Development Party of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (ENVOL)
Independent Front for Christian Democracy (FIDEC)
Nationalist and Integrationist Front (FNI)
Innovative Forces for Union and Solidarity (FONUS)
Force of the People (FOP)
Front of Social Democrats for Development (FSDD)
Social Front of Independent Republicans (FSIR)
Generation for Solidarity and the Development of Congo (GSCO)
Christian Movement for Solidarity and Democracy (MCSD)
Movement of Independent Reformists (MIR)
Lumumbist Progressive Movement (MLP)
Solidarity Movement for Democracy and Development (MSDD)
Our Beautiful Country (NBP)
Autonomous Organization of the People for Renewal (ODAPR)
Party for Action (PA)
Party of Nationalists for Integral Development (PANADI)
National Alliance Party for Unity (PANU)
Renewal Party (PAR)
Christian Republican Party (PARC)
Coalition of Congolese Resistance Patriots (PARECO-PAP)
Congolese Party for Good Governance (PCBG)
Christian Democrat Party for the Development of the Congolese (PCDI)
Congolese Ecologist Party (PECO)
National Party for Reform (PNR)
National Party of Renewal for Development (PNRD)
Labor Party (PT)
Liberal Labor Party (PTL)
National Unity Party (PUNA)
Rally for Economic and Social Development (RADESO)
Rally of Congolese Democrats and Nationalists (RCDN)
Rally for the Defense of Congolese People (RDPC)
Rally of Democrats for the Republic (RDPR)
Rally for Unity, Development, and the Environment of Congo (RUDEC)
Congolese Solidarity for Democracy (SCODE)
Congolese Union for Liberty (UCL)
Union for the Development of the Nation (UDN)
Union for Democracy and Progress-Kibassa (UDPS-Kibassa)
Liberal Christian Democrats Union (ULDC)
Union for Liberty, Peace, and Development (ULPD)
Union for the Nation (UN)
National Union of Christian Democrats (UNADEC)
Union for the Republic (UNIR)
Congolese Socialist Union (USC)
Political parties in the elections-References:
- Number of elected candidates
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 500
Number of elected candidates-References:
- Voter turnout
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 59%
Voter turnout-References:
- Number of ballots cast
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 18,911,572
Number of ballots cast-References:
- Legal framework for elections
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Separate legislation
Legal framework for elections-References:
- Legal provisions
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04
Constitution, Art. 2, 5, 214, 218: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/RD-Congo-2/RDC-loi-de-revision.pdf (2012); Law No. 05/010 of 22 June 2005 regulating the constitutional referendum in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Legal provisions-References:
- Referenda
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04
No transfer, exchange or acquisition of territory shall be valid unless it is approved by referendum. In addition, any amendment to the Constitution needs to be approved by referendum. Finally, a referendum is required for the transfer of the capital to another part of the country.
Constitution, Art. 2, 214, 218: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/RD-Congo-2/RDC-loi-de-revision.pdf (2012); Law No. 05/010 of 22 June 2005 regulating the constitutional referendum in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Referenda-References:
- People’s Initiatives
- Last Updated : 2016-11-30 Constitution de la RDC (2011) Art. 218:
People’s Initiatives-References:
- Recall Votes
- Last Updated : 2016-11-30 Constitution de la RDC (2011):Constitution de la RDC (2011)
Recall Votes-References:
- Official name
- Last Updated : 2016-09-19 Commission Electorale Nationale Independante
Official name -References:
- Mission, Vision, Key Objectives, Functions
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Type of EMB(independent, governmental, mixed)
- Last Updated : 2016-08-31 Independent
Type of EMB(independent, governmental, mixed)-References:
- EMB budget source
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 The Independent National Electoral Commission has financial and administrative autonomy. It has its own budget, which can supplemented by donations. Its budget is incorporated into the State budget.
EMB budget source-References:
- EMB expenditure audit
- Last Updated : 2016-10-17 A national government department - Other
EMB expenditure audit-References:
- Number of EMB members (commissioners)
- Last Updated : 2016-08-31 1 - 10 members
Number of EMB members (commissioners)-References:
- Term of EMB members (commissioners)
- Last Updated : 2016-08-31
For a specified number of years
Term of EMB members (commissioners)-References:
- Who appoints members (commissioners)?
- Last Updated : 2016-08-31 Head of State - Opposition - Legislature - Political parties
Who appoints members (commissioners)?-References:
- Selection of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Administrative divisions
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04
There are currently 26 provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital Kinshasa is a city-province
Administrative divisions -References:
- Delimitation of constituencies(electoral district)
- Last Updated : 2016-11-07 existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Delimitation of constituencies(electoral district) -References:
- Criteria for drawing boundaries
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 "Equality" of population - Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries - Geographic size of district
Criteria for drawing boundaries-References:
- Body responsible for drawing boundaries
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Legislature (1st chamber)
Body responsible for drawing boundaries-References:
- Requirements on the right to vote
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Reasons for having the right to vote revoked
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Electoral Eligibility
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Reasons for having the eligibility revoked
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Requirements for party registration
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Deposit requirement - Other
Requirements for party registration-References:
- Candidate nomination
- Last Updated : 2016-11-07 independent candidates can compete in both presidential and legislative elections
Candidate nomination-References:
- Candidate Registration (National Assembly members)
- Last Updated : 2016-11-07
- Requirement
Age
Citizenship
Registration
Minimum level of education
Candidate Registration (National Assembly members) -References:
- Candidate registration deposit
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Amount of fee
- Return of fee
- Uncontested Election
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Preparation of the voters list
- Last Updated : 2016-11-07 A continuous register (voter data is continuously collected and d between electoral events)
Preparation of the voters list-References:
- Whether the registration is compulsory (or not)
- Last Updated : 2016-11-07
Yes
Whether the registration is compulsory (or not)-References:
- Who is responsible for the voters list
- Last Updated : 2016-10-17 The CEI is responsible for the organization of the electoral process, including voter registration, the maintenance of voters' rolls, voting operations, vote counting, the announcement of provisional results and the conduct of referendums.
Who is responsible for the voters list -References:
- Voters list preparation procedure
- Last Updated : 2016-10-17 A continuous register (voter data is continuously collected and d between electoral events) Digital voter registration kits/computers, and off-line are used for collecting registration data. The use of Biometric voter registration kits ensures that the fingerprint scans and photos of registering individuals are captured. Finger prints are taken and a voter's card with a photograph is issued, which also functions as an identity document
Voters list preparation procedure -References:
- Inspection and objection procedure
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Definition
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Period
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Methods
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Prohibited forms of campaigning
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Who is not permitted to campaign
- Campaign Finance
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Campaign expense limit
- Income and expenditure of campaign expense
- Report, public inspection, and open of income and expenditure
- Investigation on income and expenditure of campaign expense & actions
- Reimbursement of campaign expense
- Presiding officers
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① How many of officers in a polling station
② Roles of each officer
③ How we nominate the officers
- Facilities or items a polling station is equipped with
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Polling station location criteria
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting hours
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① Is compulsory or voluntary?
② How many ballot papers are distributed to each voter?
- Ballot Paper
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① Determination of the order of candidates on ballots
② What has to be included in the ballot paper?
③ Ballot paper design or sample ballot paper
④ Valid and invalid ballot paper
- Voting Procedures
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Start ofvoting
- Process of voting
- End of voting
- Marking method
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Special voting (Absentee / Early / Proxy / Assisted / Postal / etc)
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
① Who are subjected to do
② Voting procedures
- Counting Location
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Special counting centres
Counting Location-References:
- Counting period
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Vote counting method
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Counting Procedures
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Start of counting
- Process of counting
- End of counting
- When are ballots recounted?
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Court order
When are ballots recounted?-References:
- Who is eligible to vote for overseas voting?
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 Outside the country voting is not permitted
Who is eligible to vote for overseas voting?-References:
- Overseas voters list preparation
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Where to vote
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voting procedure for early voting
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Methods used to transport ballot papers
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Counting procedure
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- How is the elected candidate chosen in the case of a tie?
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Apportioning of National Assembly seats
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Results Announcement
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Is the announcement of preliminary result required?
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Deadline for announcement of final results
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Reason for holding a by- or re-election
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- By-election dates
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Electoral process
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time-References:
- Television debates
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 in presidential elections - in legislative elections
Television debates-References:
- Blackout period for release of election survey results
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 1 day
Blackout period for release of election survey results-References:
- Electoral dispute resolution body
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 Judiciary
Electoral dispute resolution body-References:
- Electoral dispute resolution mechanism
- Last Updated : 2016-11-30
- The political party or group that have nominated a candidate or his/her representative;
- The independent candidate or his/her representative.
Art. 73 (2): Similarly,the provisional results of legislative, provincial, urban, communal and localelections may be challenged within eight days from their announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission, by:
Electoral dispute resolution mechanism-References:
- Alternative electoral dispute resolution mechanism
- Last Updated : 2016-11-30 N/A
Alternative electoral dispute resolution mechanism-References:
- Direct public funding
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 regularly provided
Direct public funding-References:
- Private funding of political parties
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- If so, is there limit on the amount a donor can contribute to candidate or political party
- Regulation, monitoring and investigation
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 Sanctions include Fines, Prison, Deregistration of party, Loss of nomination of candidate, Loss of political rights, Suspension of political party, etc.
Regulation, monitoring and investigation-References:
- Regulation, monitoring and investigation bodies
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 ministry
Regulation, monitoring and investigation bodies-References:
- Which electoral processes are using ICTs?
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voter registration and identification
- E-voting
- Processing of results
- Election administration
- When it was introduced
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Gender equality
- Last Updated : 2016-11-04 44 of 492 (9%) seats in the Assemblee nationale / National Assembly are held by women.
Gender equality-References:
- Aids for disabled or handicapped voters
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Voter education
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 Election time only
Voter education-References:
- National civic education
- Last Updated : 2016-08-22 conducted by the National Electoral Management Body - conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
National civic education-References:
- EMB Staff education
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Domestic observation
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- International observation
- Last Updated : 2016-11-30
The European Union is to send an election observation mission (EOM) to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the presidential and parliamentary elections to be held on 28 November 2011.The mission will be deployed six to eight weeks before the polls and will be led by Ms Mariya Nedelcheva, Member of the European Parliament.
International observation-References:
- Partnerships/MoUs
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- International Activities
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Major challenges to elections
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03
- Measures taken to deal with those Challenges
- Last Updated : 2016-05-03