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.

La plus haute instance judiciaire de RDC a annoncé mardi à la télévision nationale qu’elle jugeait conforme à la Constitution une proposition de loi référendaire qui pourrait…

The opposition has denounced the ruling saying it gives President Félix Tshisekedi the green light to seek a third term in office.