The DR Congo government stopped Kabila's party from operating because it thinks he works with M23 rebels who took land in eastern Congo this year. Officials say Kabila came back after two years away in South Africa. Reports claim he went to Goma, a city that M23 fighters captured in January. Kabila ran DR Congo for 18 years after his father, Laurent, died from gunshots in 2001. Joseph was only 29 when he became the leader.
The government banned all activities of his PPRD party due to its unclear stand on M23's control of Congo territory. They pointed out that Kabila chose to return to Goma, where his enemies shield him. The PPRD hasn't said anything about these claims. Last Friday, the government accused the 53-year-old former...