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PoliticsDRC president agrees to open national dialogue amid mounting political pressure
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to begin national talks with political opponents. The decision comes as his administration faces growing political pressure over a proposal to amend the constitution. The commitment to an open dialogue represents a significant political move in the country. Civil society groups have been urging the authorities to hold a national dialogue for more than a year.