Kinshasa, July 28, 2026 (AFP) - DR Congo court backs law that could open door to Tshisekedi third term

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Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court on Tuesday approved a referendum law that critics say could open the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. President Felix Tshisekedi, 63, came to power in 2019 and his second -- and under the current rules -- final five-year mandate is due to end in late 2028. DR Congo's constitution states the number and length of presidential terms cannot be revised. But the oppos......

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