DR Congo public vote in tense, long-delayed presidential election

People in the Democratic Republic of Congo have voted for a new president in an election mired by delays and violence. For more on this and other news around the world we turn to our Ro Aram…Aram… what's the latest? Well Mark… The vote itself was already two years late due to political turmoil and logistical problems.The same issue arose on Election Day.Things started slowly as heavy rain in the capital, Kinshasa, forced many people to stay home. Those who went to vote had to wait for hours as many polling stations were not ready to open.One of the reasons for the delay was a failure to install new electronic voting machines.These devices themselves have come under scrutiny for possibly being able to rig elections results. Polls officially closed at 5 p.m. on Sunday, local time, but those still waiting in line were allowed to vote. Meanwhile, there were isolated pockets of violence. A policeman and a civilian were killed in an altercation after voters accused an election official of voter fraud.The officer fatally shot the young man involved in the melee and the crowd then beat the officer to death.The long-awaited vote marks an end to President Joseph Kabila's 17 years in power. Despite the frustrations of the chaotic preparations for Sunday's vote, the Congolese people are hoping that the new president will bring about stability in a nation plagued by authoritarian rule and civil wars.The final result is expected be announced in a week's time.