On 15 September 2026, opposition groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), organized under the C64 coalition, staged demonstrations against proposed changes to the country’s constitution. These changes could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to run for a third term, which the opposition claims would violate Article 64 of the constitution. This article requires that all Congolese citizens prevent unconstitutional power grabs, a principle the opposition argues the government is now undermining. The protests occurred on the day the national parliament resumed sessions, with opposition leaders seeking to challenge lawmakers on their responsibilities and to block a referendum that could extend Tshisekedi’s presidency beyond the current term limit. The demonstrations took place in Kinshasa, the capital, and Lubumbashi, a major city in the south. However, the opposition reported that authorities banned the marches, leading to repression, arrests, and injuries. The situation is seen as highly sensitive, especially since Tshisekedi has been president since 2019, and his potential bid for a third term has raised fears of political instability in the region. The opposition views this move as an attempt to extend his rule beyond the constitutionally mandated limit, a practice that has led to political crises in other African nations. In addition to the political tensions, the DRC is dealing with a severe outbreak of the Ebola virus in the eastern part of the country, particularly in North Kivu. On 15 September, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that while some progress has been made in containing the outbreak, the epidemic is still described as "massive." However, the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) reported that the outbreak may be slowing in Ituri, the region where it first began, due to better community engagement, faster identification of cases, and reduced attacks on medical workers and facilities. Experts suggest that the peak of the Ebola outbreak may have passed, with fewer new cases and deaths being recorded daily. Still, the WHO warned that it is too early to confirm that the outbreak has reached its peak in North Kivu. At the same time, the eastern region continues to face security threats, including attacks by the M23-AFC rebel group. Political tensions are further complicated by reports that the government is excluding some groups from national political discussions, making it harder to find a resolution to the multiple crises affecting the country.