From Statesman to Insurgent: Joseph Kabila’s Dangerous New Bid for Power

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has re-emerged at the helm of a new rebel alliance, directly challenging his successor Félix Tshisekedi. The dramatic shift threatens to plunge eastern DR Congo into deeper instability and derail fragile regional peace efforts. As tensions escalate, Kabila's return to armed struggle marks a volatile turning point in Congolese politics.