Swan-Kabila in Goma: FRN accuses Kinshasa of multiplying military operations on several fronts in violation of Doha commitments
November 3, 2026 – Actualité CD
The FRN politico-military movement led by former President Joseph Kabila received a MONUSCO delegation led by James Swan in Goma. The FRN accused Kinshasa of multiplying military operations on several front lines in violation of commitments made under the Doha peace process, while discussions also covered the security situation in eastern DRC and the future of the Congolese Constitution.
DRC: For FRN, renewal of MONUSCO’s mandate has “no basis,” its record in the country is a “total failure”
November 3, 2026 – Actualité CD
Joseph Kabila’s FRN rebellion opposes the renewal of MONUSCO’s mandate, arguing that after more than two decades the mission’s record is a total failure. The position was defended during a meeting in Goma between Kabila, his collaborators, and a UN delegation led by James Swan.
DRC: Tshisekedi seeks Putin’s support for peace with Rwanda
November 2, 2026 – Africanews
President Félix Tshisekedi asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to support efforts to restore peace in eastern DRC, calling on Russia to become more involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali following the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
“President Tshisekedi must come back to reason”
November 3, 2026 – Deutsche Welle
Opposition figure Moïse Katumbi addressed the socio-political situation in the DRC amid debate over a possible constitutional change, sending a direct message to President Tshisekedi and commenting on the death sentence against Joseph Kabila and US-DRC partnership agreements.
In DRC, Joseph Kabila’s FRN attempts to retake Uvira
October 29, 2026 – Deutsche Welle
Fighting continued near the borders of Walungu, Uvira, and Fizi territories between the Congolese army—supported by Wazalendo militias and the Burundian army—and FRN rebels backed by Rwanda. Since restructuring their movement, the rebels have been trying to retake Uvira, which had been briefly occupied by the former AFC/M23 rebel organization.
