Democratic Republic of Congo opposition leader Moise Katumbi. On Friday and Saturday, Katumbi was refused entry from Zambia as he tried to get home before a deadline Wednesday to submit his candidacy for presidential polls. AFP PHOTO | FEDERICO SCOPPA
Democratic Republic of Congo security forces on Monday battled supporters of opposition presidential candidate Moïse Katumbi in the south-eastern city of Lubumbashi, privately-owned Politico website reports.
"The Congolese security forces have deployed considerable means to stop several simultaneous demonstrations by supporters of Moïse Katumbi in several corners of Lubumbashi city," the website said.
