Tshisekedi promulgates referendum law, debate over a third term revived
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Tshisekedi promulgates referendum law, debate over a third term revived (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has promulgated a law setting out how referendums are organised, adopted by Parliament. The text comes amid tensions, as the opposition fears a constitutional revision that would allow a third presidential term.
DR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fears (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
President Felix Tshisekedi has enacted a law easing the rules for holding a referendum on constitutional matters, paving the way for a constitutional change. The opposition sees it as an attempt to cling to power for a third term.
DRC: Tshisekedi promulgates law paving the way for constitutional revision (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi has promulgated a law setting the conditions for holding a referendum, paving the way for a constitutional revision. The opposition denounces it as a move to allow him a third term.
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