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Part of situation: Escalating violence and political tension in eastern DRC (29 clusters)

Joseph Kabila launches FRN politico-military movement in DRC

Joseph Kabila Front pour la refondation de la nation M23 rebellion Democratic Republic of the Congo political insurgency

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has launched a new politico-military coalition called the Front pour la refondation de la nation (FRN). Announced in Goma, the movement aims to restore the republic and end the current administration's rule, stating it will use 'all means necessary, including the use of force.'

The FRN is set to replace the AFC-M23 alliance, integrating key rebel leaders into its leadership. Kabila will serve as president, with Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa, Freddy Kaniki, and Sultani Makenga acting as vice-presidents. This move follows a period of intense political tension and Kabila's recent public criticisms of President Félix Tshisekedi, whom he accused of governing like 'Ivan the Terrible' and fostering tribalism and corruption.

The announcement comes amid significant legal and security challenges. Kabila was previously sentenced to death in absentia by a Congolese military court for treason and complicity with armed rebellions, charges he denies. The formation of the FRN represents a major escalation in the country's internal conflict and poses a direct challenge to the legitimacy and security of the Tshisekedi government.

Entities

AFC/M23 · Alliance Fleuve Congo · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Front pour la refondation de la nation · Félix Tshisekedi · Goma · Joseph Kabila · Julien Paluku · M23 · Patrick Muyaya

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RDC : Joseph Kabila dirige le nouveau FRN annoncé à Goma [journaldeguinee.com]
Kabila Takes Military Rebellion Path With New Anti-Tshisekedi Front – The Gambia Journal [gambiaj.com]
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels [see.mv]
API-PNR Gabon : contrôle des passagers à Libreville [nigeractu.info]
Discurso de Joseph Kabila divide classe política e inflama debate na RDC [correiokianda.info]
RDC : Joseph Kabila prend officiellement la tête de la rébellion [lomeexpress.com]
Front refondation Congo : Kabila à la tête du FRN [afrikactus.com]
Joseph Kabila critique vivement le régime de Félix Tshisekedi dans une adresse vidéo [intellivoire.net]
Déclaration fracassante de l’ancien président congolais : que mijote Kabila? [actuburkina.net]
“La RD Congo est en péril”: ce qu'a dit Joseph Kabila dans un discours contre le pouvoir de Félix Tshisekedi - Ouest Info Afrique [ouestinfoafrique.com]
Expresidente de RD Congo forma nuevo movimiento con grupo armado [estamosaqui.mx]
RDC : après l’annonce du Front pour la Refondation de la Nation, quel avenir pour « Sauvons la RDC » ? [congorassure.cd]
URGENT: Joseph Kabila assume officiellement sa rébellion et prend la tête d’un nouveau mouvement politico-militaire [foxtime.cd]
RDC : Jean-Paul Bofunda voit dans les déclarations du M23 un revers diplomatique face à Kinshasa [lebarometre.cd]
RD Congo : Joseph Kabila accuse le pouvoir de Félix Tshisekedi de dérive autoritaire et réclame un dialogue national – Aljazayr. com [fr.aljazayr.com]
Congo, l’ex presidente Kabila guida i ribelli dell’est: «Liberare il Paese con ogni mezzo» [www.notiziegeopolitiche.net]
Бившият президент на Демократична република Конго Жозеф Кабила, който сега [novini247.com]
DRC: Ex-President Kabila Launches New Group, Replaces M23 Insurgency [www.theheritagetimes.com]
Joseph Kabila sort de l’ombre et s’allie au M23 [lesinguliersete.fr]
Congo’s former President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels [mymotherlode.com]
RDC : dans son réquisitoire contre Tshisekedi, Joseph Kabila oublie les ombres de son propre règne [laprunellerdc.cd]
Congo's former president Kabila forms new group to replace M23 insurgency [srnnews.com]
Kabila parle, Kamerhe, Lukonde et Bahati se taisent — décryptage d’un silence politique [congoprofond.net]
DECLARATION FRACASSANTE DE L’ANCIEN PRESIDENT CONGOLAIS : Que prépare Kabila ? - Editions Le Pays [lepays.bf]
RDC : Ivan Ilunga propose un dialogue de deux ans avant d’aborder la question des élections [times.cd]
Why has former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila joined forces with M23 rebels? [news.az]
İdam cezasına çarptırılan eski Cumhurbaşkanı isyancıların başına geçti! - Son Dakika Dünya Haberleri [www.cumhuriyet.com.tr]
Congo-Kinshasa: former president Kabila to lead new movement with M23 rebels – Cameroon Intelligence Report [www.cameroonintelligencereport.com]
KDC’de yeni oluşum FRN’nin başkanlığına Joseph Kabila seçildi [www.aydinlik.com.tr]
KDC'de Joseph Kabila, M23'ün ardılı FRN'nin başkanlığına oy birliğiyle getirildi [www.sondakika.com]
Burundi – RDC / Géopolitique : Kabila Joseph prend la tête du FRN, le Burundi face aux rivalités des Grands Lacs - [burundi-agnews.org]
Kabila à la tête de la rébellion : le président du CSAC envisage d'étendre l'interdiction de relais médiatique au Front pour la Refondation de la Nation [actualite.cd]
RDC : Papy PUNGU révèle 30 points [election-net.com]
Congo Nouveau : « Le camp Tshisekedi debout : le discours de Joseph Kabila divise la classe politique » [www.radiookapi.net]
RD-Congo : l’ex-président Joseph Kabila annonce s’allier avec le M23 [www.la-croix.com]
En RDC, l’ex-président Joseph Kabila s’allie au M23 et prend la tête de la rébellion dans l’Est [www.letemps.ch]
Congo's former President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels [www.newsday.com]
Congo's former President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels [www.latimes.com]