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Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Boycotts Senate
RFI, 10 August 2015
The Senate in the Democratic Republic of Congo is set to hold an extraordinary session Tuesday to debate how to organise the country's first-ever local elections. But a united… Read more »
DRC Opposition Protest Against Third-Term Bid
The united opposition has boycotted a parliamentary session, arguing that the draft legislation to be debated is part of President Joseph Kabila's strategy to hang on to power when his second term expires next year.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Will Kabila Stand for Office Again?
Fahamu, 29 July 2015
The dangers of an extended presidency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Read more »
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East Africa: Obama Speaks Out Against Extended Presidential Term Limits
East African, 1 August 2015
President Barack Obama's strong views on African leaders seeking to scrap term limits have put Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo on the US political radar. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Remarks During News Conference in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
HRW, 22 July 2015
Good afternoon and thank you all for being here today. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Joseph Kabila Forever - the Dangers of an Extended Presidency
HRW, 28 July 2015
Joseph Kabila, the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, faces a historic choice: Does he step down when his constitutionally limited two terms in office come to an… Read more »
InFocus
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President Joseph Kabila is under intense pressure not to seek re-election in 2016. Read more »
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After deadly clashes in which a number of people were killed, the Senate has delayed a vote on legislation that would enable President Joseph Kabila - in power for 14 years - to ... Read more »
