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Africa House: Congolese election day

By Georgia Tacey

Jun 28, 2023

Africa House: Congolese community members gathered in in support of the Congolese election. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Members of the Congolese community in Shepparton gathered on June 17 to elect a new committee.

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They met at St Paul’s African House so members living in Shepparton could elect people to vote on issues that matter to them.

News photographer Rachelle Zammit was there to capture the big night.

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Election time: Treasurer Fikiri Dieu Donne gives a speech to the crowd. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Praying for the president: Leopaul Mpolo and president Sarah Sabine lead a prayer to give protection to the new president. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Coming together: Members of the Congolese Community Leopaul Mpolo, Jean Marie Mupenda, treasurer Fikiri Dieu Donne, Pastor Jedeo Nyangela, president Sarah Sabine, Safari Kabene, Tiurssaint Kilimo, Ozembe Byamasu and vice-president Michael Rama. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Address: Vice president Michael Rama. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Decision time: The committee is tallying up the votes. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Results are in: Sarah Sabine won the election. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Victory: Sarah Sabine gives her celebratory speech to the crowd. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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Africa House community: Lots of people showed up in support of the night. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

By Georgia Tacey

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