Creation of the FRN revives debate on ways to end the crisis in the DRC

Author: Donatien Bao Bitini TalabauPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Creation of the FRN revives debate on ways to end the crisis in the DRC

Unveiled in Goma on October 12, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) is led by former president Joseph Kabila, with AFC/M23 leaders Corneille Nangaa and Bertrand Bisimwa as vice-presidents. The platform invokes Article 64 of the Constitution to challenge Félix Tshisekedi’s presidency, prompting resignations among some of Kabila’s former associates. On Radio Okapi, lawmaker Donatien Bao Bitini Talabau linked the current violence to a long succession of rebellions and accused Rwanda and Joseph Kabila of playing a role in that dynamic. Listeners voiced concern and called for patriotism and dialogue.

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