Video On Demand

The Road to Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

February 2, 2011 • 8:30 – 10:00 pm EST

The CSIS Africa Program cordially invites you to attend:

The Road to Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

With:

Honorable Vital Kamerhe
President and Co-founder, Union pour la Nation Congolaise
Former President of the National Assembly, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mvemba Dizolele
Writer and Journalist
Duignan Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution, Standford University

Moderated by:

Jennifer Cooke
Director, CSIS Africa Program

Vital Kamerhe, leader of the Union pour la Nation Congolaise (UNC) and former president of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will discuss the forthcoming presidential elections, his candidacy, and the outlook for democratic progress in the DRC. Mvemba Dizolele, Duignan distinguished fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, will offer his thoughts on the main challenges ahead and make suggestions for effective U.S. engagement in the DRC during the run-up to the polls and beyond.

Please RSVP promptly to africa@csis.org, as space is limited.