Also known as: President Felix Tshisekedi · DRC President Felix Tshisekedi
President of the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2019, pursuing constitutional changes to enable a third term despite current two-term limit ending in 2028.
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DR Congo government bans large gatherings in capital By AFP July 01, 2026 02:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives to attend the opening se …
DR Congo government bans large gatherings in capitalCapital News
… The demonstration was organised by the C64 coalition, an alliance against a proposed law that, critics say, could see President Felix Tshisekedi stay in power beyond his two-term limit. …
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDemocratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for a meeting with France's President at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on February 25, 2026. …
DR Congo president sets stage to stay in powerThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate passed a bill Monday on holding referendums in the country, a step that could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to change the constitution and seek a third term. …
DR Congo president clears hurdle to seek third termCitizen Digital
Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for president By Reuters June 17, 2026 12:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives to att …
Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for presidentCitizen Digital
… In power since 2019, President Felix Tshisekedi, 62, comes to the end of his second -- and, under the current constitution, final -- five-year mandate in 2028. …
Opposition figures injured as DR Congo clashes at anti-govt rallyCapital News
… On Tuesday, DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi called for “calm” and urged Congolese citizens to remain vigilant, after holding a crisis meeting on Monday evening. …
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warnsCapital News
… We still have a situation on the ground.” At the Washington ceremony, which brought together leaders including US President Donald Trump, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, the agreement was hailed as a breakthrough in efforts to end decades of conflict in …
Ruto says Kenya has ‘even bigger responsibility’ in DRC amid volatilityCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, 99 Congolese nationals arrested in Nairobi CBD while allegedly planning to meet DRC President Félix Tshisekedi were also released after the prosecution withdrew the case against them.
153 people arrested during Africa Forward Summit in NairobiThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSupporters of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party, chant songs in honor of President Felix Tshisekedi, in Kinshasa on March 27, 2026. …
Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sourcesA leading DRC opposition figure has called on President Felix Tshisekedi to "give up" proposed constitutional changes that could allow him to seek a third term, with elections two years away and tensions high between government and opponents since parliament approved the proposal.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
A leading DRC opposition figure has called on President Felix Tshisekedi to "give up" proposed constitutional changes that could allow him to seek a third term, with elections two years away and tensions high between government and opponents since parliament approved the proposal.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that decades of explanation for the eastern DRC conflict have focused narrowly on minerals, foreign interference, and military action while ignoring people's rights and political failures, and that finding a sustainable solution requires moving beyond these simplistic narratives to confront the conflict's underlying causes.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
The World Health Organization's Director-General arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for talks with President Felix Tshisekedi as the country's 17th Ebola outbreak spreads at an "exceptional" pace. The outbreak, declared on May 15, has recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The WHO director general has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for meetings with President Felix Tshisekedi as the Ebola epidemic spreads at an "exceptional" pace. The country's 17th Ebola outbreak, declared in May, has recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, with the Bundibugyo virus variant currently lacking a vaccine or treatment.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term after a referendum, despite the current constitution limiting him to two terms ending in 2028. The process would require a panel of experts, constituent assembly approval by three-fifths majority, and a public vote.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's constitutional court approved a proposal that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term after a referendum. Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, is constitutionally required to step down at the end of his second five-year term in 2028, but has suggested he would accept a third term if people wanted him to.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Rwanda should not enter into political dialogue with the FDLR militia, characterizing Congo's call for such talks as a tactical distraction from its obligation to neutralize the group. The writer contends that Congo's presentation of the militia's "voluntary surrender" is a calculated move to undermine the Washington peace process.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities to demand the resignation of President Felix Tshisekedi, who they say is trying to change the constitution to enable a third term. Tshisekedi, who came to power in 2019, has stated he would accept a third term if the people wanted it, and parliament has adopted a bill for a constitutional referendum on which the Constitutional Court is now reviewing.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 400 people among 1,406 confirmed cases since May 15, with a fatality rate of just over 31 percent. The highly infectious disease has spread from northeastern Ituri province to nearby regions and the major city of Kisangani, nearly 600 kilometres away, with Uganda also reporting cases.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that mediators have wrongly framed the DRC crisis as an interstate dispute between the DRC and Rwanda, when the real driver of regional instability is the inter-Congolese conflict itself. The author contends that unrest within Congo provokes interstate tensions rather than the reverse, and that Rwanda and the DRC were previously cooperating on economic matters including gold processing.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has banned large gatherings in four provinces including the capital Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the country's northeast. The ban comes ahead of a planned opposition march on July 8 against government plans the opposition says would enable the president to remain in power.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to halt the spread of Ebola, which has been detected in three eastern provinces roughly 1,800 km away. Opposition figures have criticized the order, alleging it is a political move to block a protest march scheduled for 8 July, though the government has not responded.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law that could allow a third term by amending the constitution, with a bill for a referendum on constitutional reform already adopted by parliament. Tshisekedi's current second term ends in December 2028, and he says he will accept a third term if the people want it and it is approved through a referendum.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate passed a bill on holding referendums, potentially allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to change the constitution and seek a third term. Tshisekedi, in office since 2019 and due to end his second term in 2028, said last month he would agree to a third term "if the people wish it" after a referendum on constitutional reform.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has adopted a bill that would allow a constitutional referendum to reset President Felix Tshisekedi's term limit, potentially enabling him to serve a third term as if it were his first. All 89 senators present voted in favour; the bill still requires presidential signature.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two opposition figures were injured on Friday at a rally against government plans to change the constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was broken up by police after clashes with pro-government supporters. President Felix Tshisekedi, in power since 2019, has indicated he would accept a third term "if the people wish it" following a referendum on constitutional reform.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A WHO representative warned that Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province may be spreading faster than originally thought, with over 513 suspected cases as of Tuesday and 131 deaths. Modelling by the London-based MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis suggested substantial under-detection and could not rule out more than 1,000 cases already occurring, while one death has been recorded in neighbouring Uganda.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto said Kenya and other East African nations carry an "even bigger responsibility" in stabilising the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that the security situation in the east remains volatile despite the withdrawal of regional troops following Kinshasa's demand. He noted that despite Kenya's military engagement and resources, and the departure of the East African Community Regional Force, instability persists in eastern DRC with ongoing fighting, displacement, and humanitarian suffering.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Police arrested 153 people during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi over offences linked to demonstrations and public order violations, including misconduct, obstruction of police officers, unlawful assembly, and failure to notify police of protests. Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud said the arrests were made to secure the international event attended by diplomats and foreign delegations, with no incidents reported during the summit.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Armed men affiliated with the Codeco militia carried out attacks in several villages in Ituri province on April 28, killing at least 69 people according to local and security sources. The attacks were reportedly retaliatory strikes following an assault by a rival armed group on Congolese army positions.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi said he may seek a third term when his mandate expires in 2028 if the people approve via referendum, contravening the two-term constitutional limit. He also indicated that elections may not be held on schedule due to ongoing conflict in the east.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United States sanctioned Democratic Republic of Congo ex-president Joseph Kabila on Thursday, accusing him of providing financial and political support to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels driving violence in the region. Kabila condemned the move as politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated accusations, while the DRC government welcomed the sanctions as a step against impunity.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United States blacklisted former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila on Thursday, accusing him of providing financial and political support to M23 rebels in the country's east. Kabila called the sanctions "profoundly unjustified, politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated accusations," while the Kinshasa government welcomed the move as a step against impunity.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States sanctioned former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila on Thursday, citing allegations that he assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have seized parts of his country. The action follows a peace deal that President Trump announced in December after meeting both countries' leaders.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States imposed sanctions on Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing him of providing financial and political support to Rwandan-linked rebels responsible for violence and instability in the region. The action follows a peace deal announced by President Trump in December.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →