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Congo-Kinshasa: Can Kabila Hold Onto Power?
African Arguments, 9 October 2015
President Kabila faces challenges on a number of fronts, from the opposition to the grassroots to members of his own inner circle. How much longer can he hold on? Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Danger Looms in DRC As Kabila Maneuvers to Remain in Power
allAfrica, 27 August 2015
It is becoming increasingly difficult for authoritarian African heads of state to change constitutions that limit them to two terms in power. Read more »
Kabila Efforts to Retain Power Cloud Prospects in DR Congo
President Joseph Kabila has promised that presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will take place as scheduled in November 2016. If he decides to delay or maneuver for a third term, as seems likely, prospects for the country are ominous and instability will spill over into neighboring countries, according to former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Ambassador Herman J. Cohen.
Joseph Kabila lors du meeting électoral qu'il a tenu à Goma, au Nord-Kivu, le 14 novembre 2011.
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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 ... Read more »
