Congo's political deal may prove fragile
The main opposition bloc has reached a deal with the government that could see Kabila leave office in 2017
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- Violent standoff
- The deal
- Polls
- New government
- The deal's weaknesses
- Election
- Political prisoners
- Good faith
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_350.jpg "Congolese Justice Minister Alexis Thambwe Mwamba, right, signs the accord between the opposition and the government in Kinshasa (Reuters/Robert Carrubba)")