DR Congo: UPDS Stages Show of Force in Kinshasa Supporting Tshisekedi

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, activists from the ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UPDS), organized a show of force in Kinshasa on Tuesday to support President Félix Tshisekedi, according to France 24.

This mobilization comes a week after a similarly large-scale demonstration organized by opposition parties in the Congolese capital, illustrating growing political confrontation between the presidential majority and its opponents.

The stated objective of this demonstration organized by the UPDS is to demonstrate the presidential camp's backing for the constitutional reform project, an issue that has sparked intense debate on the Congolese political scene.

Constitutional revision plans in DR Congo have been the subject of controversy for several months, with the opposition particularly concerned that such a reform could allow President Tshisekedi to seek an additional term beyond the limits currently set by the Constitution.

Tensions between the majority and opposition on this constitutional issue are expected to continue in the coming weeks as the debate over a possible reform advances within Congolese institutions.