Gunfire heard in Congolese capital Kinshasa

Kinshasa, Nov 11: Sporadic gunfire rang out in the centre of the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, today, a Reuters witness said.

The shooting was coming from near to the official office of Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former rebel leader who challenged President Joseph Kabila in a presidential run-off last month. The results have not yet been published.

Private armies loyal to the two candidates fought fierce battles in Kinshasa in August after a first round of voting.

REUTERS