Protests have erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo as opposition groups and citizens take to the streets to oppose President Félix Tshisekedi’s bid for a third term in office. Demonstrators, waving flags and chanting slogans, have gathered in multiple cities, accusing the government of undermining democratic principles and extending its rule beyond constitutional limits. Security forces have been deployed in response, raising concerns about potential clashes amid heightened tensions. The unrest comes as political tensions escalate ahead of the upcoming election, with critics warning of a deepening crisis in the country’s fragile democracy.
Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term
