Presidential candidates in Congo need only a plurality to be elected, and Tshisekedi received just a few percentage points more than Fayulu in the multi-candidate contest, according to official results.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/01/top-global-elections-2023-nigeria-thailand-turkey-pakistan-argentina-poland-bangladesh/

Security forces assault a supporter of presidential candidate Martin Fayulu during clashes outside his party's headquarters, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023.

Source: https://www.sudbury.com/world-news/congos-president-felix-tshisekedi-is-declared-winner-of-election-that-opposition-wants-redone-8043035