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Joseph Kabila joins M23-backed alliance in bid to challenge Tshisekedi

Kabila's entry into the alliance adds a former head of state to a rebellion that has already challenged the government's authority across vast territories. His involvement raises questions about whether the coalition could mount a credible campaign against Tshisekedi or whether the former president is seeking to regain political relevance through an alliance with established rebel networks

US slaps sanctions on Ex-DRC President Kabila over M23 rebel links

the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Kabila was sanctioned for backing the March 23 Movement (M23) and its political-military coalition, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), both of which are implicated in ongoing violence in eastern DRC.

DR Congo bans media coverage of ex-president Kabila

DR Congo moves to strip Kabila of immunity over rebel links

Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday that the government had gathered enough documents, witness accounts, and evidence to justify action against Kabila.

DR Congo authorities suspend former President Kabila’s party

Kabila, who served as president for 18 years until 2019, still leads the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD).

Rwanda agrees to host Southern African troop exit from DR Congo

Diplomatic sources involved in discussions between Rwanda and SADC confirmed that Rwanda has accepted the arrangement for troops to travel overland.

Congo and M23 rebels postpone talks in Doha; No rescheduled date yet

Last week, a source revealed that representatives from the Congolese government and the M23 rebels held a discreet meeting in Doha, marking the first such encounter in years.

DRC hands over Americans jailed over failed coup

The Americans had their sentences commuted last week, allowing them to serve the remainder of their time in the United States, the presidency added.

DRC rains: 33 killed in torrential Kinshasa downpour

Residents are desperately attempting to escape the rising waters, using homemade canoes or navigating the floods by wading or swimming to safety.

DRC and M23 rebels to hold first direct talks in Doha on April 9

Angola withdraws as mediator in Congo peace efforts