On 12 October 2026, former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila was named head of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a new political-military movement launched in rebel-held Goma to replace the AFC/M23 alliance. Its stated aim is to end “tyranny” in Kinshasa “by any means necessary, including the use of force.”
Kabila Joins M23: Congo’s New Rebel Front Explained
In 1998, Kabila helped command the army fighting rebels backed by Rwanda. His new deputy, Corneille Nangaa, is the former election chief who declared the 2018 result that ended his presidency. This episode looks at how a peaceful handover turned into an armed return, and…
15:44
Pressing play loads the video from YouTube, which will then see your visit.
