DR Congo: Protests against plan to change the constitution

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What happened

In DR Congo, the C64 opposition coalition took to the streets of Kinshasa as the country's parliament returned for a new session.

Its members have been opposing a proposed constitutional change backed by the ruling majority for several months.

Key facts

  • In DR Congo, the C64 opposition coalition took to the streets of Kinshasa as the country's parliament returned for a new session.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:31:08 UTC.

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