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Real event · politics · 2026-10-13

Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition

Final verdict announced: October 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET

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Ex-president named leader of new DR Congo rebel coalition

Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

The documented connection: Disputed · Authority: none

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Joseph Kabila's previous denials raise questions.

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