The main opposition alliance in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has named the son of its late leader and politician, Etienne Tshisekedi to succeed him.

According to Ceoafrica, Felix Tshisekedi whose appointment was announced despite the objections of at least two groups in the alliance will be president of the nine-party grouping, which opposes President Joseph Kabila.

The other key post decided was that of president of the bloc's political bureau, which went to former Kabila ally, Pierre Lumbi.

Long-time opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi had led the alliance in last December's negotiations over the future of the presidency and under the transition deal reached, Mr Kabila will step down after elections, which must take place this year; his second term in office officially ended last December.

Mr Tshisekedi's death last month sparked clashes between his supporters and the security forces in Kinshasa and threw the opposition into turmoil.