The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially banned the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), accusing him of supporting the M23 rebel group in the country’s volatile eastern region.
This move follows Kabila’s recent return to the DRC after a two-year absence, during which he reportedly arrived in the rebel-controlled city of Goma, further fueling suspicions of his involvement with the insurgents.
President Félix Tshisekedi’s government has labeled Kabila’s actions as “high treason,” initiating legal proceedings and ordering the seizure of his and other party leaders’ assets.
The accusations are linked to the formation of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), a coalition of political and military groups, including the M23, which the U.S. has sanctioned for seeking to overthrow the DRC government and exacerbating the conflict in the east.
Kabila’s return and the subsequent actions against his party have intensified political tensions in the DRC, raising concerns about the potential for increased instability and violence in the region.
