The Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court has approved a controversial referendum law that critics say could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office. In a ruling announced on state television, the court said the proposed legislation complies with the constitution. However, the judges raised concerns over provisions that would have allowed the president to call a referendum on any issue considered to be of "fundamental" importance. The bill was passed by parliament in June, where President Tshisekedi's coalition holds a comfortable majority. Under the current constitution, the president is limited to two five-year terms, with Tshisekedi's second and final mandate due to end in 2028.