Congo-Kinshasa: Former President Kabila Announces Return to DR Congo
- Former President Kabila announced his return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to assist in resolving the crisis in the east caused by M23 rebels, stating, "I have resolved to return home without delay to contribute to the search for a solution."
- Kabila has lived in South Africa since leaving the country in 2023, and he plans to focus on the eastern region first, where conflict is escalating.
- Current President Felix Tshisekedi has accused Kabila of supporting the M23 insurgency, which has caused tensions between them, leading to Tshisekedi's criticism of Kabila's actions.
- Kabila has also engaged with opposition politicians and civil society to discuss the country's political future amid criticisms of Tshisekedi's handling of the M23 situation.
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DRC crisis deepens as former President Kabila reenters the scene
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has announced his return to the country, vowing to halt the rapid advance of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who have seized significant territory in the country’s conflict-ridden east.Background: Kabila left the DRC in 2018 amid intense public unrest following his refusal to step down at the end of his presidential term. Deadly protests eventually forced his departure, though he negotiate…
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