DRC: Opposition announces national march on July 8 to demand Tshisekedi's resignation

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: Opposition announces national march on July 8 to demand Tshisekedi's resignation

The Congolese opposition has announced a national march scheduled for July 8, 2026, demanding the resignation of President Félix Tshisekedi. This mobilization, organized by several opposition parties, aims to protest against the management of the country and call for a change of regime. The march will take place in several cities across the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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