Protests Erupt in DRC Over Potential Constitutional Amendment for Presidential Term Extension

Protests have erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to legislation passed by parliament that could facilitate a referendum allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. The country is already facing significant challenges, including ongoing conflict in the eastern regions and a spreading Ebola outbreak. The proposed constitutional amendment has raised concerns among citizens, leading to accusations of a power grab by the president. Political analysts and experts are questioning the motivations behind the president's desire for an extended term and the potential regional consequences of such a move. Notable guests discussing the situation include Kambale Musavuli, a political analyst at the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa; Richard Moncrieff, Project Director for the Great Lakes region at the International Crisis Group; and Oluwole Ojewale, Senior researcher for West and Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies.