# New Rebel Alliance Threatens Congo > Former Congolese president joins rebel coalition to challenge Kinshasa by force. - Title: New Rebel Alliance Threatens Congo · Foreign Policy | Shortify - Summary: Former Congolese president joins rebel coalition to challenge Kinshasa by force. Former President Joseph Kabila has joined a rebel alliance to challenge… - Keywords: joseph kabila, frn, congo, m23, corneille nangaa, felix tshisekedi, drc, rebel alliance, kinshasa, eastern congo, congo river alliance, m23 movement - Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/10/21/what-a-new-rebel-alliance-means-for-congo - Author: Nosmot Gbadamosi - Read time: 1 min - Topics: joseph kabila, frn, congo, m23, corneille nangaa, felix tshisekedi, drc, rebel alliance, kinshasa, eastern congo, congo river alliance, m23 movement ## 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 ## Key takeaway Former President Joseph Kabila has joined a rebel alliance to challenge Congo's current government with military force.