DRC opposition coalition C64 rejects court decision, calls for Aug 15 protests

Coalition Article 64 constitutional court referendum law Félix Tshisekedi August 15 protest

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo declared a law organising a referendum constitutional, a step that could enable President Félix Tshisekedi to remain in power. The opposition platform Coalition Article 64 (C64), which includes figures such as Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Jean‑Marc Kabund, Augustin Matata Ponyo and Delly Sesanga, denounced the ruling as "null and void" and said the court lacks legitimacy and has been compromised by the president.

C64 labeled the decision a "rebellion" of the judiciary and warned it threatens the constitutional order, opening the way to the "balkanisation" of the country. The coalition announced that it will continue its political actions and urged Congolese citizens at home and abroad to stay mobilised, vigilant and solidary. It set 15 August 2026 as the date for the next phase of its mobilisation and protests against the referendum law.

Entities: 15 August 2026 mobilisation · Coalition Article 64 · Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo · Félix Tshisekedi · Jean‑Marc Kabund · Martin Fayulu

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court declared the referendum law constitutional. (Court decision)
[● 3 SOURCES] C64 warned the court’s decision could lead to balkanisation of the Republic. (C64 statement)
[● 2 SOURCES] The court’s ruling could enable President Félix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term. (Analysis of ruling implications)
[● 3 SOURCES] C64 claims the Constitutional Court lacks legitimacy and colludes with President Félix Tshisekedi. (C64 statement)
[● 3 SOURCES] C64 announced further political actions and a mobilisation on 15 August 2026. (C64 statement)
[○ 1 SOURCE] C64 described the decision as a judicial rebellion by the Constitutional Court. (C64 statement)
[● 4 SOURCES] Coalition Article 64 rejected the court's decision, calling it null and void. (C64 statement)
[● 3 SOURCES] Key figures in C64 include Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Jean‑Marc Kabund, Augustin Matata Ponyo and Delly Sesanga. (C64 composition)
[● 3 SOURCES] C64 announced further political actions and protests on 15 August 2026. (C64 statement)
[● 2 SOURCES] C64 accused the Constitutional Court of lacking legitimacy and being corrupted by President Félix Tshisekedi. (C64 statement)
[● 2 SOURCES] C64 includes opposition figures Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Jean‑Marc Kabund, Augustin Matata Ponyo and Delly Sesanga. (C64 composition)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court of the DRC declared the referendum law constitutional. (court decision)