Former DR Congo President Kabila Says No to New Constitution
DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila has criticized President Felix Tshisekedi after the incumbent announced plans to establish a commission to explore revisions to the country's Constitution, potentially eliminating term limits and paving the way for a third term in office.
Tshisekedi was sworn into office in January 2024 after winning a contested re-election in December. He outlined plans to revise the Constitution, which was ratified by referendum in 2005.
Several opposition figures have expressed concern about what they view as Tshisekedi's attempts to maintain power.
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila, left, and incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi (file photos).
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Speaking after being sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of thge Congo, Felix Tshisekedi promised that to take "all actions necessary for the advancement of our country," which has some 100 million mostly impoversihed inhabitants despite a treasure trove of natural resources.
Addressing jubulant supporters assembled in Kinshasa's Martyrs Stadium along with government officials, African heads of state and other foreign delegations. the president
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