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DRC court clears path to change a constitution that says it can't be changed

Congolese political figures are opposing the constitutional reform, including Moïse Katumbi.
Congolese political figures are opposing the constitutional reform, including Moïse Katumbi. © Photos AFP & AP - Montage RFI

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has approved a referendum law that critics say could pave the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office, prompting a coalition of opposition parties to reject the ruling and vow to fight the change.

The C64 opposition coalition is voicing its anger against the Constitutional Court ruling that validated a law on organising a referendum about the DRC's constitution that could extend the rule of President Felix Tshisekedi.

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