In Democratic Republic of the Congo, president promulgates contested referendum law

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has signed a controversial referendum bill into law, national television reported Wednesday. Critics said the move could allow the president to seek a third term in office. The promulgation came days after parliament's two chambers approved the bill last month. The president promulgated the law on Nov. 10, through an ordinance, according to the report, citing Roger Kalenga, the president's deputy spokesman. [ . . . ] The law authorizes the use of a referendum to amend existing constitutional provisions, in accordance with the approved mechanisms. It also stipulates that in case of "absolute necessity," a new Constitution can be drafted and endorsed by the people through a referendum.
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