DR Congo's Tshisekedi signs referendum law amid fears of third-term bid
Verified: 4 outlets in 4 countries have reported this story since Nov 11.
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi paved the way for a constitutional amendment on November 10 by signing a law authorising a referendum. The move comes amid concerns that he could seek a third term in office, with opposition figures accusing him of manoeuvring to remain in power.
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- Nov 11, 1:26 PM UTCFirst reportDR Congo: Tshisekedi signs new referendum law amid third-term fearsafricanews.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 11, 2:22 PM UTC · +56 min
- Nov 11, 2:27 PM UTC+1 hCongolese president signs contested referendum law amid fears over third-term bidstraitstimes.com ↗
- Nov 12, 12:54 AM UTC+11 hTshisekedi signs referendum law amid fears over possible third term in DR Congorwandadispatch.com ↗
- Nov 12, 11:05 AM UTC+22 h· you’re reading thisDR Congo's Tshisekedi signs referendum law amid fears of third-term bidfrance24.com ↗
[Claude] All three reports cover Tshisekedi signing the referendum law amid third-term fears, with no conflicting facts.
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40m agoDR Congo's Tshisekedi signs referendum law amid fears of third-term bid DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi paved the way for a constitutional amendment on November 10 by signing a law authorising a referendum. The move comes amid concerns that he could seek a third term in office, with opposition figures accusing him of manoeuvring to remain in power.
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