DR Congo elections: polls open amid delays and conflict in east of country

Voting begins after delays in getting election materials to tens of thousands of polling booths on time

Polling stations have opened in a high-stakes general election in the Democratic Republic of Congo pitting the incumbent president, Felix Tshisekedi, against a fragmented opposition, while much of the east of the country is mired in conflict.

Polling stations opened at 6am (0400 GMT in the east; 0500 GMT in the west) on Wednesday and will close at 5pm local time.