DR Congo's president signs a law for a referendum that could allow for a third term in office
President Felix Tshisekedi has approved a law allowing constitutional changes to be put to a referendum. The legislation outlines how a new constitution could be drafted and submitted for a vote. This move has sparked fears that a referendum could remove the two-term presidential limit.
- The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo approved a law allowing constitutional changes to be put to a referendum.
- Felix Tshisekedi is required to step down when his second five-year term ends.
- The legislation has fueled fears a referendum could remove the two-term presidential limit.
- The UN stated at least one person died at June protests in Kinshasa.
- The M23 armed group is now led by Joseph Kabila.
- The law outlines how a new constitution could be drafted and submitted to a referendum.
- Tshisekedi has been in power since 2019.
- Tshisekedi said elections scheduled for late 2028 might not happen if the conflict in eastern Congo continues.
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