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DRC president agrees to open national dialogue amid mounting political pressure

21 Jul 2026, 11:30 GMT By FRANCE24
DRC president agrees to open national dialogue amid mounting political pressure

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to open national talks with the political opposition. The move comes as the Tshisekedi administration experiences intensified political pressure over its proposal to amend the constitution. The agreement to engage in an open dialogue marks a significant political step in a country where civil society groups have been calling for a national dialogue for over a year.