DR Congo: Bill outlining referendum conditions adopted by National Assembly

AI justification

Bill risks enabling democratic backsliding and political instability, outweighing procedural benefits. | The adoption of the bill formalizes a legal process for referendums, which could support institutional clarity (SDG 16). However, the perceived intent to extend presidential term limits poses a significant threat to democratic governance, violating core rights to political participation (UDHR Article 21) and risking instability. The negative aspects outweigh the procedural benefits due to the