Former president Joseph Kabila has formed a new politico-military coalition that includes the armed M23 rebel group.what does this mean for the DRC? #DWAfrica
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M23 turns to Kabila in search of legitimacy: During his 18-year reign as president of the mineral-rich but unstable DR Congo, Joseph Kabila faced various rebel ...
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Amnesty accuses M23 rebels of killings and abuses at Congo mines | Africanews: Amnesty International is accusing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic ...
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Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila hit with US sanctions | Africanews: Washington accuses Kabila of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and its ...
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Key FactsUS Targets Former Congo Leader with Sanctions
Apr 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The United States imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila.
- He is accused of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern Congo.
- In 2025, a military court sentenced Kabila to death in absentia for war crimes, treason, and crimes against humanity.
- Kabila ruled for nearly twenty years and has mostly lived in South Africa since late 2023 amid government actions against his party.
Treason: The case against Joseph Kabila: Details of the case against the former president.
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Military auditor in DRC seeks death penalty for former president Kabila: The Democratic Republic of Congo's military auditor-general formally told a military ...
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Barcelona-DR Congo: Spanish side agree four-year shirt sponsorship deal: Despite criticism, the Congolese government says the deal with raise the profile of the ...
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Key FactsDR Congo and Barcelona Seal Four-Year Sponsorship Deal
Jul 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Barcelona will feature 'DR Congo - Heart of Africa' on their training shirts beginning next season under a four-year agreement.
- DR Congo is investing 44 million euros, including provisions for a training camp supporting 50 young players and 10 coaches.
- An immersive exhibition celebrating the country's cultural diversity and sporting heritage will be held at Camp Nou stadium.
- Some critics question the government's spending choices amid ongoing eastern conflicts and chronic underfunding of local football.
When you talk about tourism, it should be about things to see when people come here... for me, rather than investing that money [abroad], they should invest that money to build the country first.— Muzinga Lemfu, a resident of the capital, Kinshasa, expresses concerns about the government's investment priorities.
Joseph Kabila: Former DR Congo president on trial for treason and murder in Kinshasa
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Key FactsKabila Tried in Absentia for Treason Charges
Jul 26, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The trial of Joseph Kabila started on July 26 in Kinshasa’s military court while he remained absent by request.
- Charges include plotting to overthrow President Tshisekedi and involvement in serious crimes linked to the M23 rebel group.
- Accusations also cover treason, homicide, torture, rape, and the forcible occupation of Goma, alongside forming the political wing AFC.
- The hearing was postponed to July 31 as prosecutors requested more time, amid contrasting views from government and rebel leaders.
This proceeding is anything but a fair trial. With a justice system that is not independent, the conviction is already decided – the rest is theatre, a ridiculous staging.— Emmanuel Shadari, Secretary-General of Kabila's People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), regarding the trial against Joseph Kabila.
Kabila's Goma Visit Fuels Speculation in DR Congo: The visit of former president Joseph Kabila to the rebel-held east of the country has sparked controversy ...
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Former DR Congo president Kabila visits rebel-held Goma: Ex-president Joseph Kabila was back in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday ...
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DRC ex-president Kabila makes first public appearance in rebel-held Goma: The Democratic Republic of Congo's former president Joseph Kabila appeared for the ...
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Joseph Kabila: Ex-DR Congo president returns to the country, party says: Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party ...
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Congo ex-president Kabila lambasts justice system after vote to lift his immunity
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DR Congo: Kabila's party says resuming work in defiance of ban | Africanews: Kinshasa has accused Kabila, in self-imposed exile since 2023, of supporting an ...
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Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?: The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the ...
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Fears for Political Stability As Joseph Kabila Plans Return to DRC: The planned return of former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila from ...
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