DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

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DR Congo's former president Joseph Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels

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Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a political-military alliance with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, despite having been sentenced to death in absentia over alleged complicity with the group. The move comes amid debate over constitutional changes as President Félix Tshisekedi approaches the end of his final term in 2028.

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.

World Security Conflict Politics DR Congo Joseph Kabila M23 rebels Rwanda political-military alliance constitutional changes Félix Tshisekedi

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