Joseph Kabila launches FRN politico-military alliance in Goma

Joseph Kabila Front pour la refondation de la nation M23 Democratic Republic of the Congo Alliance Fleuve Congo

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has announced the creation of the Front pour la refondation de la nation (FRN), a new politico-military coalition. Launched from his residence in Goma—a city currently under M23 control—the FRN officially succeeds and absorbs the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and the M23 rebel group.

The movement aims to end the administration of President Félix Tshisekedi, stating it will use “all means, including force” to achieve its goals. The FRN leadership includes Corneille Nangaa, a former AFC leader, and M23 spokesman Bertrand Bisimwa as vice presidents. The coalition has claimed it will inherit all rights and obligations of the dissolved AFC, including commitments made during the Doha negotiation process in Qatar.

The announcement has triggered intense political backlash in Kinshasa. Vice-Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba accused Kabila of attempting to use war to regain power, while Senator Taupin Kabongo labeled him an “impostor and an outlaw.” Within Kabila’s former political family, the PPRD, several cadres have reportedly distanced themselves from the new movement, rejecting the shift toward armed struggle.

Entities

Front for the Refoundation of the Nation · Front pour la refondation de la nation · Félix Tshisekedi · Goma · Joseph Kabila · M23

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[● 24 SOURCES] The FRN aims to coordinate resistance forces against the current government using any means, including force. thevaultznews.com · www.theheritagetimes.com · www.timesofearth.com · eveildesnations.info · kessbenonline.com · +15 more
[● 21 SOURCES] The Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) replaces the Congo River Alliance (AFC). namibiadailynews.info · www.theheritagetimes.com · eveildesnations.info · voixdufaso.info · www.journaldupays.com · +13 more
[● 20 SOURCES] Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa, and Sultani Makenga have been appointed as vice presidents of the FRN. namibiadailynews.info · voixdufaso.info · www.journaldupays.com · eveildesnations.info · thevaultznews.com · +14 more
[● 20 SOURCES] The FRN was officially announced in Goma, a city currently under M23 control. namibiadailynews.info · voixdufaso.info · www.journaldupays.com · thewhistler.ng · eveildesnations.info · +14 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The DRC High Military Court sentenced Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges of treason and crimes against humanity. namibiadailynews.info · www.journaldupays.com · thewhistler.ng · www.timesofearth.com · kessbenonline.com · +5 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vice-Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Bemba accused Joseph Kabila of attempting to use war to regain power. correiokianda.info
[● 11 SOURCES] Joseph Kabila has announced the creation of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN). afrikactus.com · correiokianda.info · foxtime.cd · abidjan4all.info · bahamasspectator.com · +6 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Senator Taupin Kabongo labeled Joseph Kabila an impostor and an outlaw following the FRN announcement. congorassure.cd
[● 3 SOURCES] The FRN succeeds the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and assumes all its rights and obligations, including Doha negotiation commitments. foxtime.cd · abidjan4all.info · journaldeguinee.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The defense meeting focused on the operational status of the FARDC and security challenges in eastern DRC. actualite.cd
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Félix Tshisekedi presided over a meeting of the Superior Defense Council on October 14, 2026. actualite.cd
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) is being replaced by the Front pour la refondation de la nation (FRN). actualite.cd