The stakes
Why this vote matters.
Our explainer on why this contest matters will appear here.
DR Congo
Presidential election 2028 · Central Africa
- Expected
- Announced
- Campaign
- Voting
- Counting
- Certified
- Transition
Stage 1 of 7 · Expected
Where it stands
Election date awaits confirmation
Dates, candidates and developments remain labelled by evidence and status.
Result status
PendingNo results yetRunoff rule
To be confirmedCandidates
None listed yetFinal list not yet publishedLast verified
28 Sept 2026, 11:23 GMT+1Within this stage’s check windowHow the vote works
Voters pick the president directly.
①How the president is chosenDirect popular vote
②How the winner is decidedTo be confirmed
③If no one wins outrightTo be confirmed
In this dossier
CandidatesThe field forms as candidates declare.Campaign trailThe trail opens when the first event clears review.Voting & countingHow the vote is cast and counted. The ledger opens when polls open.Key datesThe electoral calendar.Process1 documented indicators.Sources · 11 sources behind this record.