w. . this news line from the national elections today in two countries where democracy has struggled to take root in africa the democratic republic of congo votes in what could be the country's first peaceful transfer of power but who will save strongman shows of computer. starting to close we'll get the latest from our correspondent in kinshasa. and bangladesh national media declare prime minister sheikh hasina is a while he laid the landslide winner in palm entry election but the opposition

charges intimidation and vote tampering and wants a new election. plus we take a look back at a dreadful here for germany's book full tank the shock early world complex it left coach you're watching live streaming to his job will twenty nine change bring good news to the team. i'm rebecca races thanks for joining us we start in the democratic republic of congo where voters have been casting their ballots for a new president the winner will take over from strongman joseph kabila who should have stepped down two years ago but instead postponed the election several times a day and years of conflict and a recent outbreak of ebola pope francis on sunday prayed for the pace during the election roughly half of the day our population is catholic.

little spray together for those in the democratic republic of congo who suffer from violence and ebola. oh. dear group you seem great i hope everyone is committed to maintaining a peaceful climate that allows for regular and peaceful conduct of the elections. polls were shuttled to close two hours ago but many are still open as people white to cast their ballots there were also reports of glitches at some polling stations but for the most part voters were simply happy to finally have this day. they waited for two years to cost their vote what's difference when a few more hours in the pouring rain make. after eighteen years of the same man in charge photos in kinshasa waited eagerly for their chance to select

a new president. they have a choice between three main candidates two from the opposition and a former interior minister favored by outgoing president joseph kabila. but he believes he's going to i feel liberated and happy he completed my civic duty to deal with and have just voted in a historic election for north would be of a few stories. historic indeed the democratic republic of congo has never experienced a peaceful transition of power since gaining independence from belgium in one nine hundred sixty many a hoping that today will be the day including presidential contender martin fire who. was there it's done it's the end for joseph kabila. but there are problems with the vote a lot of them. there are reports that many polling stations never even opened

prompting frustration among voters. and the opposition is concerned that voting machines have been manipulated to help could be seen as preferred successor when. two cities have been barred from voting at all. residents in the opposition strongholds of beni and pretend though will not be able to cast their vote for d.r. congo's new leader this time around and officials cited in a polarized rage as the reason. in beni frustrated voters staged their own mock ballot in protest but it will likely only be the next election that their voice is really heard. a good oh those oh. oh. please wendy bash he is in kinshasa and is following the elections for us when he some parts of the country weren't able to vote for a new president why is that. somebody of their country being able grumble and

be weren't allowed to work for security reason and health reasons for example and then you say more they say that very good i did but so they weren't able to work hard. all know that built this country here in cornwall. is all on by people of your position is really matter for you the people in beijing and the stable world think that they have the right to cause they will so much as valuable maybe it is maybe also one of the reasons but they are going to see that the ball and the security work in may the main reason and the knowing people in. their own elected goody two shoes is the only thing that they were able to go through what you did on this program all that. and you've been speaking with voters at the polling stations what to they want from the next president. most of them one someone who will bring change to social the level they want to have

a better life access to two studies as good as life and to have a job most of them were thinking outside of the polling station that they are very tired of this kind of life they want someone with green change and also like. ties also shows i think of their life you can judge and also your entire country does the opposition stand a chance against can be as proud to say i turn a we don't know exactly they have a chance i think the wise would be maybe to wait for their oficial result we'd be given credible collation around six don't generate but for the moment let's wait and see words how the election we go and what should be the result and when can we expect those results the results of

fission results expected for the sake of generating but some of the people say maybe two more all that they asked that we can have an official. results but. it will be shown moment speaks of generally. the days when the bahai reporting from kinshasa thank you thank you. now on to the other election we're following bangladesh national t.v. has declared prime minister shaikh has a nice has seen his excuse me a link winner of parliamentary elections but the opposition is calling foul thousands of opposition candidates pulled out of their races amid allegations of vote tampering and intimidation and the leader of the opposition alliance has rejected the results violence has also meant the voting. it's an election that's been tainted by violence and vote rigging allegations the head of the poll authorities limited internet access claiming online rumors could spread on state

sales or restricted the use of motor vehicles as a security precaution. about one hundred four million people were eligible to cast a ballot but the process didn't go smoothly for everyone. to vote they told me to send a text message to get my serial number. i did it four times but i didn't get a response. but now i'm confused river i can vote or not. and we came with a lot of hope but now i'm very disappointed i know that it could have been iran like the whole process i felt very safe because of the heavy security i believe there is a free and fair election taking place or. i could have this. for decades the ruling awami league and the nationalist b.n.p. party have jostled for power and with opposition leader collegiates year in prison prime minister shaikh hasina was the clear favorite to win during her time in power

has seen has been credited with boosting the economy and welcoming refugees her critics say she's become increasingly authoritarian and accuse her of detaining opposition candidates and supporters. was the leader of the opposition alliance kemal hussein has already called the election farcical we didn't believe it though did most of the things he did to be. under nuclear did that they didn't do to do you know part of the nuclear development. there or just because it would be right there that is bush. despite heavy security the deadly clashes that marred the campaign continued on election day it's been nearly fifty years since bangladesh gained independence but the country still isn't free from political turmoil. now to some of the other stories making news around the

world israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu says it's only a matter of time before brazil moves its embassy to jerusalem during a visit to rio de janeiro netanyahu said brazil's president elect and assured him of the move also now is set to take office on cheese day. afghanistan's independent election commission has postponed the country's presidential vote from april to july twentieth a spokesman said the decision was made to help ensure security and have water. time to fix technical glitches discovered during october's parliamentary elections many polling stations opened late forcing a second day of voting. at least fifty six people have been killed and some are still missing after torrential rain triggered landslides and flash flooding in the eastern philippines more than twenty two thousand people fled their homes ahead of the storm rescue operations are underway but many of the affected areas are still inaccessible gitta flooding. tens of thousands of serbians have marched through the

capital belgrade for the fourth consecutive weekend the protesters waved banners accusing president alexander virtue of suppressing democratic liberties cracking down on political ponens and controlling the media. well twenty eighteen has been a year many german football fans would rather forget the national team won just four of its thirteen matches and of course it didn't put up much of a fight while losing its title during this year's world cup so the national team and its stars are hoping to give fans a reason to cheer in twenty nine team this. is it was a real good point from a absolute shock there's no sugarcoating injured you can germany coach your human love hasn't managed much in twenty eight in his beautiful game successful for so many years has stopped working i tried to take it too far to get it just perfect for. his faith in former world champions regardless of the form paired with his

religious attachments of possession play led to an early world cup exit we just didn't have the right attitude. the one thing they did perfect was presentation but germany's demand shaft brand became too far removed from the fans and the team lost plenty of goodwill this insists we were too arrogant. and they made too many mistakes the german football federation's handling of the measure ursula fair was a lesson in how not to deal with a crisis made accusations of racism and then made a spectacular exit a huge loss but there was hope off the field the host of the euro to twenty four. will be germany. winning the bid for euro twenty twenty four days the pressure on germany's top brass the national team then went on a charm offensive with fans attempting to bring the team and supporters back

together. germany's old guard are under pressure from a new generation who hope to improve matters on the pitch too like. search gnabry and mark andre to stay again the last international games of the year against russia and the netherlands saw progress we have a good group of that we have a lot of young players and many experienced players to help us and leaders. we've created some momentum and we can build on that obviously since the last three games were positive we have to keep going because i hope we are a force next year. and euro twenty twenty qualification germany will again face the netherlands having been embarrassed by them during a dismal nations league relegation you love needs to oversee a rapid transformation to ensure twenty nine taint kicks off with a bright new era. japanese ski jumper

rio you kobayashi has won the opening round of the four hills tournament in germany kobayashi edged out of out the competition in doff largely thanks to his huge first jump one hundred thirty eight point five metres the victory gives him a chance of becoming the first japanese athlete to win the four hills tournament since nine hundred ninety eight. and just a reminder of the top stories we're following for you voices in the democratic republic of congo and choosing a new president going native joseph kabila is stepping down after eighteen unions reports of long lines as well as glitches at some polling stations. and in bangladesh today house declared shaikh has seen his ruling awami league the landslide winner of parliamentary elections but the opposition says it will reject the outcome amid allegations of voter intimidation and tampering. you're watching date on the news live from the end we'll have more news at the top

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