DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels
Summary
Former president Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced a new political and military alliance with the M23 rebel group, which is backed by Rwanda. This announcement comes despite Kabila being sentenced to death in absentia for supporting M23 and amid political uncertainty as the current president's term ends in 2028.Key Facts
- Joseph Kabila led the DRC from 2001 to 2019.
- Kabila and the M23 rebels held a joint press conference in Goma, a city controlled by M23 since January 2025.
- Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia last year for alleged support of the M23 group.
- The M23 rebels are backed by Rwanda and control parts of eastern DR Congo.
- Kabila is linked to the now dissolved Congo River Alliance, the former political wing of M23.
- President Felix Tshisekedi’s final term ends in 2028, with talks of changing the constitution to allow more time in office.
- Eastern DRC has faced violence for over 30 years, with failed peace agreements involving the government and M23.
- Recent ceasefire deals have not been respected, despite mediation efforts by Qatar and others.
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