Joseph Kabila named leader of new rebel coalition in DR Congo

Former President Joseph Kabila has been named leader of a new DR Congo rebel coalition after previously denying links to M23 rebels.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM EDT

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has been named to lead a new rebel coalition in the country, BBC News reported.

Kabila had earlier denied ties to the M23 rebel group, which controls large parts of eastern DR Congo.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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