DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to…
France 24 reports: Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group.
The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term ending in 2028.
This world story centres on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Joseph Kabila, DR Congo and Former DR Congo.
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