Demonstrations opposing planned constitutional amendments that would\npave the way for the President to run for a third term have occurred in\nCongo. The protests against the proposed constitutional changes in the\nDemocratic Republic of Congo took place on Wednesday (16\/09\/2026).\nCitizens are outraged because the plan would allow President Felix\nTshisekedi to run for a third term.<\/p>\n
Protests were organised in the capital, Kinshasa, and several other\nmajor cities. Police utilised tear gas to disperse the crowds. Reuters\nnews agency also reported on the incident, noting that police reportedly\nfired warning shots in Kinshasa.<\/p>\n
The action was organised following a call from the Coalition Article\n64 (C64) group, an opposition alliance opposing the constitutional\nchanges that could extend Tshisekedi\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n
In Kinshasa, hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets carrying\nflags from various political parties. According to Reuters witnesses,\nthe demonstrations were initially peaceful before clashes broke out\nbetween opposition supporters and pro-government groups.<\/p>\n
In Mbandaka, the capital of Equateur Province in northwest Congo,\nactivists reported that approximately 10 people were arrested, while\naround 100 activists were dispersed by security forces.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/chaos-as-president-seeks-third-term-citizens-launch-massive-protests-1789567201", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }