Kinshasa. The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has adopted a bill to amend the constitution, a move that could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office, according to official and parliamentary sources.
The vote comes just days after protests against the proposed constitutional changes turned violent in the capital, Kinshasa, underscoring rising political tensions over the future of presidential term limits.
Reports indicate that demonstrators clashed with security forces near parliament last week, with authorities using tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds opposing the reforms.
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