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The Latest: Congo court rejects challenge to vote resultsKINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Latest on Congo's presidential election (all times local): 12:45 a.m. Congo's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to the presidential election results filed by declared runner-up Martin Fayulu. Fayulu had requested a recount, accusing Congo's electoral commission of announcing results dramatically different from ones posted at polling stations around the country. Leaked data attributed to the commission shows that Fayulu easily won the Dec. 30 vote over the declared winner, opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi. The court ruling comes after the African Union in an unprecedented move asked Congo to delay announcing the final election results, citing 'serious doubts' about the vote.
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Ebola outbreak continues in the Congo as obstacles challenge health care workersThe Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak, which began August 1, is continuing in the new year. The total number of probable patients is now 663, while 407 deaths are likely attributable to the viral illness, the Ministry of Health said.
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