Former DR Congo President Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has formed a new political and military coalition with the M23 rebel group to challenge the current government. The move has raised concerns about escalating conflict in the eastern region of the country.
Why it matters
The alliance between a former head of state and an active rebel group represents a significant destabilizing event in Central African politics.
Kinshasa braces for potential conflict as Kabila allies with M23 rebels, challenging President Tshisekedi’s regime.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila holds a news conference announcing the signing of the founding document of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and AP Published On 13 Oct 2026 13 Oct 2026 | Updated: 10 hours ago Updated: 10 hours ago Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has launched a new political and military coalition, including the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group, which has captured vast areas of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Kabila introduced the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) at a news conference on Monday at his residence in the eastern city of Goma, which the M23 has controlled since January 2025.
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