DRC court clears path to change a constitution that says it can't be changed

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court approved a referendum law touching on provisions the constitution itself declares unchangeable. Critics argue the ruling could pave the way for President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office.

A coalition of opposition parties said it rejects the court's decision and vowed to fight the change. The opposition argues that bypassing the constitution's 'unchangeable' clauses this way undermines the country's constitutional order.

The ruling has heightened tensions between the Tshisekedi government and the opposition, while the timing and process of any eventual referendum remain unclear. International observers are watching closely for the ruling's impact on political stability in the DRC.