Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits?

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Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits? (2026, September 15). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/9/15/why-do-some-african-leaders-gamble-with-term-limits-2?traffic_source=rss

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Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo are denouncing a law that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to extend his term limit. The president seeks to amend the constitution through a referendum, which has sparked widespread protests and accusations of attempting to consolidate power amid ongoing conflicts and an Ebola outbreak. The article explores why Tshisekedi might want to serve a third term and discusses the potential regional implications with political analysts and crisis experts.

Written by AI on 2026-09-15, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), protesters are denouncing a law that could potentially extend President Felix Tshisekedi's term beyond his current mandate. Already grappling with a long-standing conflict in the east and an escalating Ebola outbreak, the country now faces new instability due to fears over constitutional changes allowing for a third presidential term. The DRC’s parliament has already passed legislation paving the way for a referendum on this amendment. This move has sparked widespread protests nationwide and accusations of Tshisekedi attempting to consolidate power. Political analysts warn that such actions could lead to further turmoil in the region, impacting regional stability.

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DRC the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa the Democratic Republic of Congo the Institute for Security Studies the International Crisis Group

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DRC GPE · 1× Felix Tshisekedi PERSON · 1× Folly Bah Thibault PERSON · 1× Kambale Musavuli PERSON · 1× Oluwole Ojewale PERSON · 1× Richard Moncrieff PERSON · 1× the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa ORG · 1× the Democratic Republic of Congo GPE · 1× the Institute for Security Studies ORG · 1× the International Crisis Group ORG · 1×

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Already embroiled in a long-running conflict in the east and a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, the Democratic Republic of Congo risks plunging into further turmoil.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-15

🔮 Protesters in the DRC denounce law that could extend president’s term.

2026-09-15 · Al Jazeera

Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits? · mixed framing

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Protesters in the DRC denounce law that could extend president’s term. uncertain

that → denounce → term

Already embroiled in a long-running conflict in the east and a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak, the Democratic Republic of Congo risks plunging into further turmoil. asserted

Republic → embroil → turmoil

This time, the crisis is triggered by fears that President Felix Tshisekedi may try to serve a third term. uncertain

Tshisekedi → trigger → term

The parliament has passed legislation setting the terms for that referendum. asserted

parliament → pass → referendum

It’s led to protests across the country and accusations of an attempted power grab. asserted

It → lead → grab

So, what’s behind the president wanting to serve a third term? asserted

president → ’ → term