President Félix Tshisekedi holds a strong position as incumbent following his December 2023 re-election for a second five-year term that extends through 2028. No presidential election or constitutional removal process is scheduled before the end of 2026, and his ruling coalition maintains parliamentary majorities that support continuity. Recent statements in May 2026 signaling openness to a potential third term through referendum, alongside warnings about possible 2028 vote delays due to eastern conflict with M23 rebels, have reinforced trader views that he will remain in office well beyond the market's December 31, 2026 horizon. Ongoing security challenges and opposition criticism have not produced measurable momentum for an early exit.