US EditionCongo-Kinshasa: Kabila Welcomed in Goma As 'Great Political Leader'
- Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, aged 53, returned on May 26, 2025, to the M23-controlled city of Goma after six years in self-imposed exile.
- His return follows accusations by the current government, led by President Felix Tshisekedi, that Kabila supports the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels who control eastern areas including Goma.
- Kabila previously led the country from 2001 to 2019, succeeded his assassinated father Laurent Kabila, and was recently stripped of his parliamentary immunity, facing charges of treason and war crimes.
- Rebel spokesman Lawrence Kanyuka welcomed Kabila’s arrival describing Goma as a ‘liberated area’ and wishing him a ‘pleasant stay’, while government officials rejected Kabila’s criticisms as unfounded.
- Kabila’s return may intensify political tensions and complicate ongoing peace efforts in eastern DR Congo, although some observers note his stance and impact remain uncertain.
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einnews.comIs Joseph Kabila's return to Congo a game changer?
The M23-led rebel alliance claims Congo's former leader, Joseph Kabila, is safe in Goma, which is under their control. Kabila is back in the spotlight after criticizing the government of President Felix Tshisekedi.
·Bonn, Germany
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DRC: Joseph Kabila's Entourage and the AFC/M23 Group Claim that the Ex-President Is in Goma
Several sources of the political-military group AFC/M23 and of Joseph Kabila's entourage announced the arrival of the former president in Goma, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On 23 May, he himself promised: he would go there officially, without giving details. On 26 May, no photos or videos of him until then, but all his entourage confirms this. Explanations.
·Paris, France
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