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 KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Gunfire and explosions boomed through Congo's capital Saturday in a new round of fighting between forces loyal to two presidential candidates awaiting the results of a runoff election meant to secure an end to years of war.
Residents on Kinshasa dashed for cover and street vendors hurriedly packed up stalls in Kinshasa. Three civilians — two women and a man — and one soldier were killed in the crossfire between loyalists of President Joseph Kabila and Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba.
Police inspector Gen. Patrick Sabiti said police caught two of the civilians vandalizing property and chased them, when they ran into the line of fire.
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