In power since 2001, Kabila has not clearly stated whether he will step aside - despite appeals from the United States, France and Britain for him to clearly state that he will not seek re-election.
Akiwa madarakani tangu mwaka 2001, Kabila hajaeleza wazi kama atang'atuka - licha ya rufaa kutoka kwa Marekani, Ufaransa na Uingereza kumtaka kutamka wazi kwamba hatagombea tena urais.