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Tshisekedi says he would accept third term if Congolese people approve

Tshisekedi also warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Congo could force a postponement of presidential elections scheduled for 2028. Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich provinces of North and South Kivu.

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00:00Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Chisakedi has raised the possibility of seeking a third term in office,
00:06saying it would accept another mandate if backed by the Congolese people through a referendum.
00:12The leader's constitutional two-term limit ends in 2028.
00:16I did not seek a third term, but I'm telling you, if the people want me to have a third
00:22term, I will accept.
00:24For me, if there is to be any change, it will never be without consulting the people.
00:30The Congolese people, that is, to say, through referendum.
00:34Chisakedi also warned that ongoing conflict in eastern Congo could force a postponement of presidential elections scheduled for 2028.
00:46If we can bring the war to an end, unfortunately, we won't be able to hold the 2028 elections.
00:51But it won't be because I refuse to organize them.
00:55The resources are there. We can do it.
00:57We are certainly not going to hold them without North and South Kivo.
01:02Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich provinces of North and South
01:11Kivo.
01:11Fire est sólo � Thank you.
01:11Thank you for doing so well.
01:11I do still feel comfortable.
01:12Clarice seems awful to be doing so.
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