Kabila resurfaces in Nairobi for talks with opposition leaders
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila, sentenced to death last month by a military court in Kinshasa for treason and war crimes, has reappeared in Nairobi, sparking potential diplomatic tensions. He is scheduled to meet senior opposition figures, including Moïse Katumbi and officials from his Front Commun pour le Congo (FCC) alliance. These meetings, focused on coordinating political strategies ahead of the 2028 elections, are expected to provoke a strong diplomatic protest from Kinshasa.
Kabila’s return to the public eye follows his conviction for supporting the M23 rebellion in eastern Congo, which he denies, labeling the charges as a politically motivated attack. His meetings in Nairobi come amid ongoing unrest and strained relations between the DRC and Kenya, especially as dissidents have found refuge in Nairobi during the M23 crisis.
