How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC? | Inside Story

He ruled DR Congo for almost two decades. And now, Joseph Kabila is making a comeback. This time, he's formed a coalition with M23 fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Kabila will lead the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a political-military alliance opposing President Felix Tshisekedi's government in Kinshasa. Many say the move will worsen the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Several attempts to reach a peace agreement between government forces, rebels and armed groups in the region have so far failed. Is this coalition likely to escalate the fighting? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Co-ordinator of the Kivu Security Tracker at Ebuteli institute. Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, specialising in African geopolitics and great power competition. Vincent Rouget, Head of Political Risk for Africa at Control Risks, a global consultancy. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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