Fighting in Kinshasa Over President's Rules

金沙莎因總統任期規定爆發衝突

Jun 12, 2026, 19:51
AfricaPolitics

Introduction

People fought in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday. They were angry about changes to the country's laws.

剛果民主共和國的首都於週五爆發衝突。民眾對國家法律的變更感到憤怒。

Main Body

A group called C64 organized a big meeting. They think the new laws are dangerous. People who like the government and people who hate the government fought near the Parliament. The police used tear gas to stop them. Two leaders, Martin Fayulu and Prince Epenge, were hurt.

一個名為 C64 的團體組織了一場大型集會。他們認為新法律十分危險。支持政府與反對政府的人在議會附近發生衝突。警方使用了催淚瓦斯來制止他們。兩位領導人 Martin Fayulu 與 Prince Epenge 受傷。

The law says a president cannot stay in power too long. But the government wants to change this rule. President Félix Tshisekedi wants to be president for a third time. He says the people must vote first.

法律規定總統不能掌權過久。但政府想要修改這項規定。總統 Félix Tshisekedi 希望能第三次出任總統。他表示必須先由人民投票決定。

The country has other big problems too. There is a sick person's disease called Ebola. Also, rebels from the M23 group are fighting in the east. These rebels have help from Rwanda.

該國還面臨其他重大問題。有一種名為伊波拉的傳染病。此外，來自 M23 組織的反政府軍正在東部作戰。這些反政府軍得到了盧安達的援助。

Conclusion

The country is in a difficult time. There is fighting, sickness, and war.

該國正處於困難時期。有衝突、有疾病，還有戰爭。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Too' Rule

In the text, we see: "a president cannot stay in power too long."

When we use too before a word, it means more than we want. It is usually a bad thing.

Examples from life:

  • The coffee is →\rightarrow too hot. (I cannot drink it!)
  • The bag is →\rightarrow too heavy. (I cannot carry it!)
  • The street is →\rightarrow too noisy. (I cannot sleep!)

🌍 Who is doing what?

Look at how the story describes people:

  1. People who like the government →\rightarrow (Supporters)
  2. People who hate the government →\rightarrow (Opponents)

In A2 English, we use "People who..." to describe a group.

  • People who love football →\rightarrow enjoy the game.
  • People who live in cities →\rightarrow use buses.

Vocabulary Learning

capital (n.)
The most important city in a country, where the government is.
Example:London is the capital city of England.
organized (v.)
To plan or arrange an event.
Example:My friend organized a surprise party for me.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause problems.
Example:It is dangerous to walk alone in the dark.
government (n.)
The group of people who lead and control a country.
Example:The government made a new law about schools.
power (n.)
The ability to control people or a country.
Example:The king has a lot of power over his people.
vote (v.)
To choose a leader or a law in an official way.
Example:People vote every four years to choose a president.
rebels (n.)
People who fight against the government of their country.
Example:The rebels wanted to change the leader of the city.
difficult (adj.)
Something that is not easy to do or deal with.
Example:This English exercise is very difficult.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→
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