Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
A person holds a placard reading, "We want: peace everywhere, unity, no to tribalism, the AFC/M23 movement to be everywhere", as Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge
A person holds a placard reading, "We want: peace everywhere, unity, no to tribalism, the AFC/M23 movement to be everywhere", as Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.
Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.

Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term

July 28th, 2026 | 15:41 PM WORLD Africa 1

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Thousands of people rallied in the eastern Congolese cities of Goma and Bukavu on Tuesday ​to protest against proposed constitutional changes that could ‌pave the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term.

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