DRC opposition faults President Tshisekedi's constitution review crusade

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Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi attends an opening session of the 35th ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 5, 2022. PHOTO | REUTERS

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has kick-started a constitutional review process, saying he wants a “dignified” constitution.

The recently re-elected head of State announced his intention to “set up a commission to reflect on a new constitution”, arguing that the Congolese law put in place in 2006 was a “post-conflict” law.