After a brief interlude of relative calm, the political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again heating up. An ultimatum, demanding that President Tshisekedi convene a national dialogue, officially expired on August 15. The Head of State has since confirmed he will address the nation this Sunday to clarify the details and scope of this much-anticipated dialogue. Concurrently, the influential C64 opposition coalition has called for widespread public demonstrations across the country on September 15. This escalating situation prompts concerns: can these burgeoning political tensions be diffused before the scheduled protests?