Congolese President warns that elections scheduled for after his term ends in about two years cannot proceed unless the conflict in eastern parts of the country is resolved. In statements reported by ABC News and the Washington Times, he links the country’s ability to organize national voting to improved security and stability in the east, where fighting has continued and has disrupted normal governance. The president’s message is presented as a condition for holding elections rather than a commitment to a specific outcome date. Both outlets describe his position that persistent instability would prevent the state from preparing and conducting elections after his tenure ends. The warnings reflect concerns that ongoing violence in the eastern region complicates political planning and public participation, and that a return to stability is necessary before elections can be held. The reports do not provide new details about specific negotiations, timelines, or mechanisms for ending the conflict, but they consistently convey the president’s stance that resolving the eastern fighting is central to any election timetable beyond his current term.