Politics

Kabila Aligns with M23 Rebels, Escalating Eastern Congo Conflict

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has reportedly forged a 'politico-military' alliance with the M23 rebel group, marking a dramatic and concerning escalation in the protracted conflict gripping the nation's eastern provinces. This move signifies Kabila's most direct involvement yet, further destabilizing the volatile region and raising critical questions about future peace prospects.

AllAfrica - Latest·October 13, 2026AI-curated

[RFI] Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined forces with the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to lead a new political and military alliance, marking his most direct intervention yet in the conflict that has gripped the country's east.

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