DR Congo 'backs new constitution'
VOTERS in the Democratic Republic of Congo have overwhelmingly backed a new post-war constitution in a referendum, early results indicate. The president of DR Congo's electoral commission said the "yes" campaign had won 78% of votes, compared to 21% for the "no" campaign, on a 34% count. The vote was the first open election in 40 years in the vast country, ravaged by years of war and misrule.
