Thousands Line Up for Voter Registration
The lines were long, the process slow and inefficient, people moaned and complained. Thousands of Congolese nonetheless registered to vote for the first time in their lives.
After decades of corruption and war, Congo took a giant step toward democracy, achieving what many hope will end a cycle of misery and horror. Registered voters will be able to cast ballots this year on a constitutional referendum that will pave the way for 2006 elections.
Registration began in six areas of the capital. The government hopes to register a total of 30 million people out of a population of more than 50 million.
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