Congo's first free elections in 50 years took place on July 30th, 2006. Three weeks before that date, 800 German troops led an EU force on a mission to ensure peaceful elections in the African state. TV reporter Peter Scheiber accompanied the German troops. He reveals how the soldiers set up a base camp in the capital Kinshasa and the difficulties they faced. Correspondent Werner Zeppenfeld uncovers the hopes and expectations of the local population, as elections draw near.

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