Global Politics Report Editorial

DRC’s constitutional battle: The fight over the 2028 vote

President Tshisekedi’s reform push is fuelling a battle over DRC’s 2028 succession.

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Source: Al Jazeera

Politics desk: Congress

Published: Aug. 24, 2026 at 08:34 PM ET

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Original source: Al Jazeera