The Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission has released a provisional list of 24 candidates who have registered for the presidential elections on December 20. The candidates still need to be approved by the Constitutional Court, and a final list will be published on November 18. Incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi is seeking a second term and is in a strong position due to his incumbency, resources, and alliances. The divided opposition would need to unite behind a single candidate to have a chance of defeating Tshisekedi. The political climate in the country is tense, with concerns of election rigging.

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