Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader
Summary
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila has become leader of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, an alliance linked to M23 rebels fighting the government of President Félix Tshisekedi. Kabila’s role could give the rebellion political networks and experience, but it is unclear whether the alliance can extend its campaign beyond eastern DR Congo or oust Tshisekedi.Key Facts
- Kabila, 55, succeeded his father as president in 2001 and led the country for 18 years.
- He handed power to Tshisekedi and later formed a coalition government with him.
- Kabila was named leader of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation earlier this month.
- The article says the FRN alliance includes M23, which has seized territory including the eastern cities of Goma and Bukavu.
- Kabila faces a death sentence after being convicted in absentia of treason.
- The United States has sanctioned Kabila over alleged support for M23.
- M23’s territorial gains have been concentrated in eastern provinces about 1,500 km from Kinshasa.
- Kabila compared Tshisekedi to former ruler Mobutu Sese Seko in an interview earlier this week.
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