Published Nov 11, 2026, 9:06 AM ET · Updated 2 days ago · 2 sources

Congolese president signs contested referendum law amid fears over third-term bid

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Congolese president signs contested referendum law amid fears over third-term bid

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has approved a law to allow ​constitutional changes to be put to a referendum, ‌a move critics say could lay the groundwork for him to seek a third term in power.