C64 delays july 22 march and sets august 15 ultimatum for dialogue in DRC

The C64 Coalition for the defense of constitutional order has decided to postpone its planned peaceful march scheduled for July 22 in front of the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa. The move follows a joint appeal by religious leaders, including the CENCO and ECC, who urged the coalition to engage in dialogue.

In a communiqué signed by its five leaders—Martin Fayulu (ECiDé), Jean-Marc Kabund (A.Ch), Moïse Katumbi (Ensemble), Augustin Matata (LGD), and Delly Sesanga (Envol)—the C64 emphasized that this postponement is a gesture of responsibility and does not signal a weakening of its commitment to upholding constitutional order. The coalition reaffirmed its stance against any attempts to alter the Constitution, citing Articles 70 and 220, which limit presidential terms to two.

Demands and Ultimatum

The C64 has set a clear condition: the inclusive national dialogue must be officially convened no later than August 15, 2026. The coalition insists the dialogue must address pressing national issues, including:

• External aggression and insecurity in the eastern regions
• Governance crises and economic challenges
• Social reforms necessary for territorial reunification and peace consolidation

The coalition also demands confidence-building measures to reassure all stakeholders. It warns the government against provocative actions, particularly the pursuit of constitutional changes or the adoption of a referendum law.

Consequences and Accountability

If the government fails to meet the August 15 deadline or if announced commitments remain unimplemented, the C64 reserves the right to take all necessary political actions and call for renewed peaceful citizen mobilizations. Until then, the coalition states it will maintain all its structures, both domestically and abroad, in a state of maximum mobilization and alert.

The C64’s decision underscores its balancing act between pursuing constitutional safeguards and engaging in dialogue, while keeping pressure on the government to address the country’s deep-rooted crises.