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Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for president

KINSHASA, June 16 - Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill to change the constitution which could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, days after a protest against…

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The Straits TimesJun 16, 2026, 1:29 PM

Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for president

KINSHASA, June 16 - Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill to change the constitution which could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, days after a protest against the bill turned violent in the capital Kinshasa.

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