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Joseph Kabila Allies With M23 After Goma, Bukavu Seizures

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Joseph Kabila became leader of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN).
He previously commanded the rebel alliance that installed his father as president in 1997.
He now allies with M23 rebels, who seized Goma and Bukavu in 2025.
A former enemy rebel group joined his alliance, which aims to oust President Félix Tshisekedi, though success is uncertain.

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Joseph Kabila became leader of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN).
He previously commanded the rebel alliance that installed his father as president in 1997.
He now allies with M23 rebels, who seized Goma and Bukavu in 2025.
A former enemy rebel group joined his alliance, which aims to oust President Félix Tshisekedi, though success is uncertain.