Joseph Kabila criticizes Tshisekedi administration and announces new initiatives

Joseph Kabila Félix Tshisekedi Democratic Republic of the Congo African Union political crisis

Former President Joseph Kabila has issued a sharp critique of President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration, alleging that the current government has institutionalized tribalism and nepotism. Speaking via his YouTube channel, Kabila claimed the country is no longer a true democracy and accused the leadership of treating the Democratic Republic of the Congo as private property. He further asserted that the government lacks the political will and resources necessary to resolve the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country.

In response, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya dismissed Kabila as a “man of the past” who offers nothing but chaos, suggesting links between the former president and rebel groups like the M23. Other political figures, including Vice-Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba, have also challenged Kabila’s legitimacy, accusing him of past electoral fraud and responsibility for previous violence.

Amidst this political tension, an African Union panel of facilitators has concluded consultations in Kinshasa with President Tshisekedi to discuss peace processes in the Great Lakes region. While the diplomatic mission reported positive discussions, the security situation in the east remains volatile. Reports indicate that the DRC armed forces (FARDC), supported by Wazalendo groups, have recently retaken several strategic localities in Masisi, including Kasake and Shovu, from rebel coalitions.

Entities

African Union · Competition Commission · Daniel Mukoko Samba · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Félix Tshisekedi · International Committee of the Red Cross · Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango · Jean-Pierre Lihau Ebua · Joseph Kabila · Patrick Muyaya

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[● 5 SOURCES] Former President Joseph Kabila accused President Félix Tshisekedi of institutionalizing tribalism and nepotism. www.impact.sn · leregard.info · afrikactus.com · correiokianda.info · oeildafrique.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Kabila claimed the current government lacks the will and means to win the war in the East. leregard.info · oeildafrique.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya described Kabila as a man of the past who offers only chaos. congorassure.cd
[○ 1 SOURCE] The DRC armed forces (FARDC), supported by Wazalendo, have reportedly retaken several strategic localities in Masisi. www.radiookapi.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Kabila opposed the project to modify the Constitution, accusing Tshisekedi of attempting to stay in power. leregard.info · oeildafrique.com
[● 3 SOURCES] An African Union panel of facilitators met with the DRC government in Kinshasa to discuss peace in the East. www.radiookapi.net · www.terangatimesn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The African Union panel of facilitators includes former presidents from Ethiopia, Kenya, Botswana, and Central African Republic.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former intelligence chief Kalev Mutond has died in Paris. afrikactus.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jean-Pierre Bemba accused Joseph Kabila of cheating in the 2006 elections. foxtime.cd
[● 3 SOURCES] Joseph Kabila announced he would present new political initiatives in the coming days and weeks to address the national crisis. leregard.info · camer.be · oeildafrique.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] UDPS official Peter Kazadi claimed Joseph Kabila is preparing to lead a branch of the rebellion in the East. actualite.cd
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vice-Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba accused Joseph Kabila of lacking democratic legitimacy and being responsible for past violence. foxtime.cd