Congo opposition leaders call for protests against president’s plan to change constitution

Associated Press

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitution. Last month,  he announced that a national commission will be set up next year to draft a new constitution for the Central African country, raising concern among the opposition over possible altering of the presidential term limit. Opposition politicians — including former president Joseph Kabila and former presidential candidates Martin Fayulu and ⁠Moise Katumbi — have called for protests against Tshisekedi’s plans. Tshisekedi was reelected last December with results questioned by the opposition.