DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
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"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept."
— Félix Tshisekedi , Politician
"If we cannot end this war, unfortunately, we will not be able to hold the elections in 2028."
— Félix Tshisekedi , Politician
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"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
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