Congo's Constitutional Crisis Ignites Firestorm of Resistance The Democratic Republic of Congo has long struggled with fragile democracy, propped up by international aid.
President Felix Tshisekedi's bid to amend the constitution and potentially extend his rule beyond 2028 has sparked a fierce backlash from opposition forces.
Protests in Kinshasa and other cities have been met with police force, who fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators.