Violent clashes broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday as opposition supporters gathered in the capital, Kinshasa, to protest a proposed law that critics say could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to remain in power beyond the constitutional two-term limit.
The demonstration, organized by the opposition coalition C64 outside the National Assembly, descended into chaos when rival groups supporting and opposing the government confronted each other. Police intervened by firing tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Several people were injured during the unrest, including prominent opposition leader Martin Fayulu. Video footage showed Fayulu bleeding from injuries around his face as supporters rushed to assist him. Opposition politician Prince Epenge also sustained minor injuries.
The political tensions come at a challenging time for the country, which is already grappling with a growing Ebola outbreak and renewed fighting involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel movement in eastern Congo.
President Tshisekedi, whose second and final term is scheduled to end in 2028, recently stated that he would be willing to seek a third term if the Congolese people supported constitutional reforms through a referendum.
Although the DRC constitution currently prohibits changes to presidential term limits, lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow amendments under exceptional circumstances, such as a major institutional crisis that paralyzes government operations.
Opposition parties, many of which have been divided in recent years, united in May under the C64 coalition to oppose the proposal. They argue that the planned constitutional changes threaten democracy and could undermine political stability in the country.
The coalition has described the proposed reforms as a serious danger to the nation’s future and has vowed to continue resisting any attempt to extend presidential rule beyond constitutional limits.
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