Referendum Law in DR Congo: What Citizens Think

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Referendum Law in DR Congo: What Citizens Think

The referendum law in the Democratic Republic of Congo elicits mixed reactions among citizens. Some see it as a tool for direct democracy, while others fear political manipulation. The debate particularly focuses on constitutional revision and popular sovereignty. Figures like Mbata advocate for a 'cleanup' of the 2006 Constitution.

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