Tensions Rise in Congo Over Constitutional Changes
Published on: Tuesday 15 September 2026
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, opposition protests erupted over proposed constitutional changes that might enable President Felix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term. Authorities dispersed demonstrators in several cities, employing tear gas and warning shots, notably in Kinshasa, as reported by Reuters witnesses.
News source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3977549-tensions-rise-in-congo-over-constitutional-changes