Theeastafrican iconTheeastafricanSep 18, 2026

Tshisekedi third-term bid strains Congolese unity

In a DRC already grappling with the persistence of war in the east, the constitutional question is opening a new front, this time at the heart of the political battle.

Tshisekedi third-term bid strains Congolese unity

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In a DRC already grappling with the persistence of war in the east, the constitutional question is opening a new front, this time at the heart of the political battle.

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In a DRC already grappling with the persistence of war in the east, the constitutional question is opening a new front, this time at the heart of the political battle.

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