Congolese lawmakers have passed a referendum bill that could reshape the country's constitution before the 2028 elections. The vote marks a significant moment in what has become an intensifying standoff over the political future of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The bill, passed this week, opens the door to constitutional reform, though what shape that reform takes will depend on the referendum process that follows. For many observers, the timing, ahead of a major election cycle, is what makes this development so charged.
The conversation around what comes next for Congo is far from settled. Watch this space.
Originally published by AllAfrica.