DR Congo raids Kabila homes over unrest claims

The former head of state, accused by the president, Felix Tshisekedi, of preparing "an insurrection", announced his return to the east of the country, believing that "there is danger in the abode".

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a search has been under way since Tuesday 15 April in one of the properties of former President Joseph Kabila in Kinshasa. This operation is taking place in a tense political climate, marked by recent accusations by President Félix Tshisekedi, who suspects his predecessor to be the true leader behind the AFC/M23, the political-military movement supported by Kigali and active in the eastern part of the cou…

The former president announced a few days ago that he was preparing to return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo by "the eastern part". Kinshasa suspects him of being behind the creation of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), the politico-military platform of which the M23 is part.

DR Congo raids Kabila homes over unrest claims

Security services in the Democratic Republic of Congo have conducted raids on properties belonging to former President Joseph Kabila, a family spokesperson disclosed on Thursday. This development follows Kabila’s announcement of his impending return to the country’s volatile eastern region. Current President Felix Tshisekedi has accused Kabila of orchestrating an “insurrection” and supporting an alliance that includes the M23 rebel group.   Adam…

DRC: new search of Kabila family property Image media Patient Thu 17/04/2025 - 09:48 Corps Congolese security services informed the manager of Kingakati Park, also known as Nsele Valley Park, of a search planned this Thursday, said Adam Shemisi, communication advisor to Marie Olive Lembe Kabila, wife of former President Joseph Kab