By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
DR Congo’s National Assembly has once again adopted the bill governing referendums, particularly those concerning a revision or new Constitution. The opposition sees it as a risk of allowing Félix Tshisekedi a third term, France 24 reports.
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Congolese lawmakers authorize a referendum on the entire Constitution and adopt the law governing its organization.
23 OctDR Congo adopts law governing referendum organisation23 OctDR Congo deputies approve referendum on entire ConstitutionSenegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô says the executive could use its constitutional powers if the political deadlock continues, while favouring dialogue with Pastef. The Constitution allows the National Assembly to be dissolved after consultation with the prime minister and its speaker, but not during the first two years of the parliamentary term, Senenews reports.
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Deputies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo adopted the revised text setting out the rules for a referendum, after incorporating the Constitutional Court’s observations. The law would notably allow the entire Constitution to be put to a vote and pave the way for a new Constitution, according to Le Potentiel.
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Félix Tshisekedi has left it to the Sacred Union of the Nation to decide whether or not to initiate a constitutional revision, with 2028 set as the deadline for his possible stay in power. The Congolese president also discussed the security situation and tensions with Joseph Kabila, according to Lepotentiel.
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô has for now ruled out putting his government’s responsibility to a vote in the National Assembly and is prioritising dialogue with Pastef. He warned that the executive could use its constitutional powers if the deadlock continues, Senenews reports.
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Congolese intelligence arrests opposition figure Prince Epenge in KinshasaCongolese intelligence arrested Prince Epenge, spokesperson for the opposition coalition Lamuka, at Kinshasa airport after preventing him from boarding a flight to Rome. His camp is demanding his release, the return of his passport and confirmation of where he is being held, RFI reports.
The networks backing Oswald Baboke, favourite for Cameroon’s vice-presidencyOswald Baboke, deputy director of the civil cabinet of Cameroon’s presidency and a favourite for the vice-presidency, relies on family, political and religious networks. Named in two investigations into a fake appointment decree and alleged gold trafficking, he denies any involvement, according to Camer.The week in Africa
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