President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo holds a second constitutional term scheduled to conclude in December 2028 following his 2023 re-election. Recent statements from a May 2026 Kinshasa press conference underscore his openness to a potential third term only through popular referendum while warning that eastern conflict with M23 rebels could delay the next presidential vote. These developments reinforce trader expectations that no early exit will occur by the end of 2026, as no constitutional challenges, opposition-led transitions, or institutional pressures have emerged to shorten his mandate. Ongoing security concerns in the east continue to shape domestic priorities without altering the current term structure.