DRC controversial referendum law passed by Parliament

The Democratic Republic of Congo has enacted a new law setting out the conditions for organising national referendums, a move that is intensifying political debate over possible constitutional change. The legislation was promulgated by President Félix Tshisekedi and formally read out on national television by a deputy presidential spokesperson, bringing into force a measure that has generated months of political controversy. The law, signed by President Félix Tshisekedi, allows referendums to be called by the president, government, parliament or through a petition supported by 100,000 citizens.

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