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Joseph Kabila Leads New Movement with M23 Rebels
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels despite death sentence in absentia.
In brief
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels despite death sentence in absentia. Joseph Kabila, former DR Congo president, leads a new political-military movement with M23 rebels after being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity. Originally reported by France24.
Joseph Kabila Announces Alliance
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
Kabila Sentenced to Death
Kabila was condemned to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the M23 armed group.
Kabila's Political History
Kabila ruled DR Congo from 2001 to 2019 and is accused of being one of the initiators of the Congo River Alliance.
Political Climate in DR Congo
President Felix Tshisekedi will end his second term in 2028 amid constitutional changes debate.
The headline
Joseph Kabila, former DR Congo president, leads a new political-military movement with M23 rebels after being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity.
