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Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila leads rebel coalition to challenge Tshisekedi's government amid ongoing conflict.
In brief
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila leads rebel coalition to challenge Tshisekedi's government amid ongoing conflict. Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a rebel coalition seeking to remove President Félix Tshisekedi's…
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of the newly formed Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN).
FRN Coalition Formed
The coalition brings together former leaders of the AFC/M23 alliance, including M23 military leader Sultani Makenga, who was appointed one of Kabila's deputies.
Accusations Against Tshisekedi
The coalition accuses Tshisekedi's administration of corruption, economic mismanagement, insecurity, and weakening democratic institutions.
Kabila's Legal Status
Kabila, who ruled from 2001 to 2019, was sentenced to death in absentia for treason last year.
Nigeria Plane Crash
Residents of Igbokoda in Nigeria's Ondo State are raising concerns about possible water contamination after a Nigerian Air Force plane crash killed all 25 people on board.
Water Contamination Fears
The aircraft crashed into a swamp connected to a river that supplies the community's drinking water, raising fears of public health threats.
Caine Prize Investigation
The Caine Prize for African Writing is investigating Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza over AI allegations in his award-winning short story.
Al-Shabaab Sanctions
Somalia has added 10 individuals to its national financial sanctions list over alleged involvement in financing or supporting Al-Shabaab.
Ebola Cases in Kenya
Health authorities in Kenya's Laikipia County confirmed two suspected Ebola cases tested negative, urging residents to remain calm.
Malawi Court Blocks Extradition
Malawi's High Court has issued a 175-page judgment quashing the extradition order against Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary.
The bottom line
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a rebel coalition seeking to remove President Félix Tshisekedi's government.
