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Joseph Kabila leads new FRN politico-military movement in DRC
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has taken leadership of the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), a new politico-military movement announced in Goma on October 12, 2026. The FRN is linked to the AFC/M23 coalition and invokes Article 64 of the Congolese Constitution to justify its actions against the current administration.
The development has drawn sharp condemnation from the Belgian government, with Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot describing the move as “deplorable, incomprehensible and unacceptable.” Similarly, civil society organizations in North Kivu have called for international justice to investigate Kabila, citing concerns that his leadership poses a permanent danger to regional peace.
In response to the announcement, political groups such as the RCET-CPS have accused the Coalition 64 (C64) of ideological rapprochement with the rebel faction due to its perceived silence. Meanwhile, in Gbadolite, large-scale demonstrations were held to reject the FRN and reaffirm support for President Félix Tshisekedi.
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Belgium · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Fils Mukoko · Front pour la refondation de la nation · Félix Tshisekedi · Joseph Kabila · Kinshasa Sanitation Agency · Patrick Muyaya · Union pour la démocratie et le progrès social
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Belgian government condemned Joseph Kabila’s decision to lead the FRN. congointer.info
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Protesters in Gbadolite demonstrated support for President Félix Tshisekedi and rejected the FRN. foxtime.cd
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The RCET-CPS accused the Coalition 64 (C64) of ideological rapprochement with the rebel faction. www.nouveaumedia.cd
- [● 3 SOURCES] The FRN was announced in Goma on October 12, 2026. congointer.info · kazibaonline.com · democratiechretienne.org
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FRN movement invokes Article 64 of the Congolese Constitution to justify its actions. democratiechretienne.org
- [● 6 SOURCES] Joseph Kabila has taken leadership of the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN). congointer.info · congorassure.cd · foxtime.cd · kazibaonline.com · www.nouveaumedia.cd · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Civil society in North Kivu requested international justice to investigate Joseph Kabila. congorassure.cd
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FRN is a politico-military movement linked to the AFC/M23 coalition. congointer.info · congorassure.cd · kazibaonline.com · democratiechretienne.org