The suspense has ended in Kinshasa: the Constitutional Court has affirmed the conformity of the law governing referendums in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This pivotal decision has intensified a deep division within the Congolese political landscape.
Behind this ruling, a significant debate unfolds. For the opposition, the law potentially paves the way for a constitutional reform that could enable the head of state to extend his time in power. The presidential camp, however, vehemently rejects this interpretation, asserting that the reform aims solely to enhance the functionality of national institutions.
President Félix Tshisekedi, 63, who assumed office in 2019, is nearing the conclusion of his second term in late 2028. The current Congolese Constitution explicitly states that the number and duration of presidential terms are not subject to revision. Nevertheless, during a rare press conference in early May, President Tshisekedi declared that he had not
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