From Foreign Policy · Nosmot Gbadamosi · · 1m 50s
New Rebel Alliance Threatens Congo
Former Congolese president joins rebel coalition to challenge Kinshasa by force.
In brief
Former Congolese president joins rebel coalition to challenge Kinshasa by force. Former President Joseph Kabila has joined a rebel alliance to challenge Congo's current government with military force. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
New Rebel Alliance Forms
Former President Joseph Kabila joins armed coalition to challenge Kinshasa by all means including force.
“by all means”
FRN Coalition Unites Groups
Front for the Refoundation of the Nation unites militias and opposition figures under one banner.
“unites militias and opposition figures under one banner”
M23 and Congo River Alliance
Rwanda-backed M23 movement and Congo River Alliance led by Corneille Nangaa join coalition.
“Rwanda-backed M23 movement”
Kabila's Political Goals
Kabila aims to use political connections to unseat Congo's current president Félix Tshisekedi.
“unseat Congo's current president Félix Tshisekedi”
Congo's Resource Conflict
Congo produces over 70 percent of the world's cobalt and other critical minerals.
“over 70 percent of the world's cobalt”
Failed Peace Deal
Trump administration peace deal failed as U.S. gave mineral access for security support.
“Trump administration peace deal”
Humanitarian Crisis
Fighting has displaced over 8 million people with sexual violence and child soldier recruitment.
“displaced over 8 million people”
Tshisekedi's Constitutional Issues
Tshisekedi faces calls to resign over constitutional reforms for third presidential term.
“constitutional reforms for third presidential term”
Corruption Scandal
Belgian police raided Tshisekedi's family in Brussels over money laundering investigation.
“money laundering investigation”
Kabila's Political Legacy
Kabila's rule ended with 80 percent negative opinion and peaceful handover in 2019.
“80 percent negative opinion”
Kabila's Death Sentence
Kabila sentenced to death in absentia in September 2025 for treason charges.
“sentenced to death in absentia”
FRN Coalition Challenges
FRN coalition faces internal power struggles and differing goals among members.
“internal power struggles”
Ebola Crisis
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has infected nearly 10,000 and killed over 4,000.
“infected nearly 10,000”
Mauritian Protests
Mauritius experiences worst riots in decades over water shortages and high living costs.
“worst riots in decades”
Egyptian Succession Plan
Egyptian President al-Sisi pledges to leave office in 2030 after 16 years in power.
“pledges to leave office in 2030”
The big picture
Former President Joseph Kabila has joined a rebel alliance to challenge Congo's current government with military force.
