# Kabila’s rebel alliance: What it means for the DRC

https://mins.news/en/video/99252

- DW News, 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol0YPnLnNKs

> Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has openly taken a leadership role in the insurgency and will head a new political and military alliance that includes M23 rebels, who control large areas of the mineral-rich east. The report examines his aims and whether his involvement could intensify the conflict or weaken peace efforts, with implications for President Felix Tshisekedi, Rwanda and millions of civilians.

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