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Congolese President Tsisekedi's Third Term Mandate Discussed

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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo held a three-hour press conference on May 6th in Kinshasa. During the conference, he did not exclude the possibility of a third term, which is seen as a political turning point. Congolese President Félix Tsisekedi, in power since 2019, stated on Wednesday in Kinshasa that he is ready for a third term if the Congolese people ask him, with a nuance regarding 'all change.' He also noted that elections might not be organized in 2028, but clarified it would not be due to his refusal, as resources are available. Tsisekedi added that elections would not be organized without the North and South Kimou. Discussions continue regarding the Congolese president's mandate, with inquiries made about potential changes to his term.

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo held a three-hour press conference on May 6th in Kinshasa. During the conference, he did not exclude the possibility of a third term, which is seen as a political turning point. Congolese President Félix Tsisekedi, in power since 2019, stated on Wednesday in Kinshasa that he is ready for a third term if the Congolese people ask him, with a nuance regarding 'all change.' He also noted that elections might not be organized in 2028, but clarified it would not be due to his refusal, as resources are available. Tsisekedi added that elections would not be organized without the North and South Kimou. Discussions continue regarding the Congolese president's mandate, with inquiries made about potential changes to his term. Radio sources confirm ongoing discussions regarding a mandate for a Congolese individual, with a nuanced request for change being made. Discussion continues regarding whether Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi is joining a 'club' of leaders who extend their time in power.

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Sources · 7 independent

Radio Radicale

“Ha fatto una conferenza stampa il 6 maggio a Kinshasa, che è una svolta politica in Erdesei, quindi per tre ore davanti ai giornalisti e ai ministri, ci si chiede, ha detto la verità, sì, un terzo mandato non è escluso.”

Radio Radicale

“un terzo mandato non è escluso.”

Radio Radicale

“ha detto la verità, sì, un terzo mandato non è escluso.”

Radio Radicale

“chiede, ha detto la verità, sì, un terzo mandato non è escluso.”

RFI Monde

“Félix Tsisekedi, le président congolais au pouvoir depuis 2019... il se dit prêt pour un troisième mandat s'il est congolais.”

RFI Afrique

“mandat s'il est congolais. Il lui demande avec une nuance, tout changement.”

RFI Monde

“mandat s'il est congolais. Il lui demande avec une nuance, tout changement.”

RFI Afrique

“pensez-vous que Félix Tshisekedi est en train de rejoindre ce club ?”

RFI Monde

“pouvoir. Malik Konaté, pensez-vous que Félix Tshisekedi est en train de rejoindre...”

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