Martin Fayulu
Coverage of Martin Fayulu in the Nexus archive.
- Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
Congo's opposition condemned a bill passed by the Senate and National Assembly that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term via a referendum, resetting term limits. The bill, opposed by the C64 coalition, has sparked protests and violence, with opposition leaders demanding Tshisekedi's resignation.
- Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
Congo's opposition condemns a bill enabling a potential third term for President Félix Tshisekedi by resetting term limits through a constitutional referendum. The bill, passed by the Senate and National Assembly, faces protests and accusations of power consolidation, with opposition groups vowing to challenge it.
- Clashes erupt in Congo’s capital as opposition rejects changes to presidential term limits
Violent clashes erupted in Kinshasa, Congo, during a rally opposing a proposed constitutional change that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The opposition coalition C64, which rejects the amendment, clashed with pro-government supporters before police dispersed the crowd using tear gas. The bill under consideration in the National Assembly would permit revising presidential term limits via referendum if state institutions face 'major dysfunction.'