https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/congo-s-former-president-kabila-forms-new-group-to-replace-m23-insurgencyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/congo-s-former-president-kabila-forms-new-group-to-replace-m23-insurgencyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/congo-s-former-president-kabila-forms-new-group-to-replace-m23-insurgency#u127126Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:26:36 +0000Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has launched a new political-military coalition, stepping into a direct role alongside leaders of the AFC/M23 rebel alliance. The newly formed front aims to replace the existing M23 insurgency fighting government forces in the mineral-rich central African country. This alliance deepens the political and security crisis in eastern Congo, aligning the former head of state with insurgent adversaries in an anti-government campaign.Why it mattersJoseph Kabila served as president of the central African nation before stepping down. His direc