Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kabila Leads New Rebel Alliance in Goma.

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo - October 13, 2026 Former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila is named head of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a newly formed political-military alliance incorporating the M23 rebel movement, in Goma, North Kivu Province, October 13, 2026. The alliance, which replaces the Congo River Alliance, appointed M23 figures Corneille Nangaa, Bertrand Bisimwa and Sultani Makenga as its three vice presidents, consolidating political and military rebel leadership under Kabila's direction. The announcement followed Kabila's national address calling for inclusive dialogue and came as he faced a death sentence handed down in absentia by the DRC's High Military Court on charges including treason and crimes against humanity. (Video by Shi Yu, Zanem/Xinhua/Sipa USA) *** World Rights Except China *** CHINA OUT ***