A newly enacted law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has expanded the conditions under which a constitutional referendum can be organized, leading to heightened political tensions within the nation.
In other regional news, Kenya has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, marking a significant public health milestone. Meanwhile, at the ongoing COP31 conference, environmental advocates are issuing warnings against the practice of waste incineration, citing concerns that it could lead to costly and polluting infrastructure developments in African cities.