The suspense has indeed concluded in Kinshasa: the Constitutional Court has affirmed the conformity of the referendum organization law with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Constitution. This pivotal ruling, delivered recently, has immediately intensified a profound debate within the Congolese political landscape.
This decision, however, serves as a flashpoint for deep divisions among the nation’s political factions. Opposition leaders view the law as a potential gateway to constitutional amendments, which they fear could enable the head of state to extend his tenure. Conversely, the presidential camp vehemently rejects this interpretation, asserting that the proposed reforms are solely aimed at enhancing the efficiency of governmental institutions.
Félix Tshisekedi, 63, who assumed power in the DRC in 2019, is nearing the end of his second mandate in late 2028. The current Congolese Constitution explicitly prohibits any revision to the number or duration of presidential terms. Yet, during a rare press conference in early May, President Tshisekedi declared he had not
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