Laurent Kabila and his son Joseph were the Democratic Republic of Congo’s third and fourth presidents.
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Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is used to win a place in government, not to overthrow it. And it keeps working.
Rwanda believes DRC continues to provide refuge for those behind the 1994 genocide.
Felix Tshisekedi must come out from under former premier Joseph Kabila’s thumb.
A military confrontation between Uganda and Rwanda remains implausible. But the stand-off between the two countries is reminiscent of the worst days between them.
African leaders need to acknowledge the gravity of the Congo crisis and apply pressure on Kabila.
President Joseph Kabila remains in office despite upheaval in the DRC. He can still save face and a change of heart could see him become the first Congolese president to relinquish power.
Congolese President Joseph Kabila was due to step down last year after serving two terms. But he failed to organise elections leading to deadly protests. Is Congo’s future now in grave danger?
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Lecturer in African History, Queen Mary University of London
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