Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, April 30, 2024.
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The opposition has strongly criticized the reform, arguing that it could undermine constitutional safeguards. The debate comes as the country faces mounting security challenges, including renewed fighting with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the east and a growing Ebola outbreak.
Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, April 30, 2024.
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