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Congo Protests Over Presidential Term Limits
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- Jun 13, 2026
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Summary
Protesters flooded Kinshasa’s parliament grounds Friday demanding constitutional changes allowing President Tshisekedi a third term — a move opposition leaders say is a power grab. Armed security forces clashed with demonstrators, firing tear gas and live rounds as protesters threw rocks, injuring several, including prominent opposition figures. The unrest followed a National Assembly vote to bypass term limits via public referendum — a maneuver critics call a setup to extend Tshisekedi’s rule. The president himself has signaled openness to running again if the people support it, deepening fears of a political power play in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5990993026bf4c3b