Tshisekedi Third-Term Bid

Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has enacted a law making it easier to hold referendums on constitutional matters. The opposition sees the move as paving the way for him to seek a third term, although he denies pursuing one. The 2006 Constitution limits presidents to two five-year terms, while Article 220 protects the number and length of terms from amendment. The law therefore does not, by itself, resolve whether those limits can be bypassed, and Tshisekedi’s current term may run until 2028. The move comes amid opposition protests and security tensions in the east of the country. An analyst warned that a widening political dispute could distract the government and complicate the next elections.

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