The Congo government recently banned Joseph Kabila's political party. Officials claim he works with M23 rebels who control eastern areas. Reports say Kabila returned home after two years away in South Africa. He supposedly went to Goma city, which M23 fighters captured earlier this year. Kabila led Congo for 18 years after his father, Laurent, died from gunshot wounds in 2001.
The interior ministry stopped all activities of Kabila's PPRD party because it seemed unclear about the rebels taking Congo land. They also noted that Kabila chose to return where enemies protected him. On Friday, leaders accused him of treason and ordered officials to take everything he owns. Kabila has always denied rebel connections.
He became president at age 29 when his father died. He won two elections but stayed beyond his final term until 2019. After disputed voting results, he gave power to Felix Tshisekedi. Many observers thought Martin Fayulu actually won. Kabila left Congo in 2023 to study. He finished his doctorate on African relations with major powers.
The interior ministry stopped all activities of Kabila's PPRD party because it seemed unclear about the rebels taking Congo land. They also noted that Kabila chose to return where enemies protected him. On Friday, leaders accused him of treason and ordered officials to take everything he owns. Kabila has always denied rebel connections.
He became president at age 29 when his father died. He won two elections but stayed beyond his final term until 2019. After disputed voting results, he gave power to Felix Tshisekedi. Many observers thought Martin Fayulu actually won. Kabila left Congo in 2023 to study. He finished his doctorate on African relations with major powers.
