DRC opposition condemns violence at protests over constitutional changes
- Despite being authorised, an opposition protest in Kinshasa was cut short on Tuesday after clashes broke out and police dispersed demonstrators.
- The march was part of nationwide action against proposed constitutional changes that opponents say could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term.
- Issued on: 16/09/2026 - 15:37 2 min Reading time Hundreds took to the streets across the Democratic Republic of Congo after the "C64" coalition of opposition forces called for a day of nationwide action on Tuesday.
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- Despite being authorised, an opposition protest in Kinshasa was cut short on Tuesday after clashes broke out and police dispersed demonstrators.
- The march was part of nationwide action against proposed constitutional changes that opponents say could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term.
- Issued on: 16/09/2026 - 15:37 2 min Reading time Hundreds took to the streets across the Democratic Republic of Congo after the "C64" coalition of opposition forces called for a day of nationwide action on Tuesday.
Sources: RFI