# DRC says Kabila plans ‘general attack’ after joining forces with M23 rebels

https://mins.news/en/item/103779

- TRT World, 2026-10-16 21:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/0da9b722838a

> The Democratic Republic of the Congo says former president Joseph Kabila is planning a “general attack” after teaming up with M23 rebels. Kabila announced the creation of a new group, FRN, in Goma in eastern DRC on October 12, 2026.

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