DR Congo president signs law allowing constitutional referendums

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Félix Tshisekedi signed a law allowing constitutional changes to be put to a referendum. Critics say it could help him seek a third term, but the law does not itself change the Constitution or establish that he will run again.

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Why it matters

The immediate consequences are for people and political institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo; the articles identify no direct U.S. effect.

What happens next

The articles report no referendum date or specific constitutional change. Whether Tshisekedi will seek another term remains unclear.

Whether the government proposes a constitutional amendment

Whether a referendum is scheduled

Whether Tshisekedi announces plans to seek another term