DR Congo: Joseph Kabila is a Rwandan “proxy,” says Félix Tshisekedi

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Politics
DR Congo: Joseph Kabila is a Rwandan “proxy,” says Félix Tshisekedi

In a speech to lawmakers, Félix Tshisekedi called his predecessor Joseph Kabila a Rwandan “puppet” and accused him of acting at the behest of Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Kabila took the lead on October 12 of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, a new politico-military movement that includes the AFC/M23. The movement aims to end the Kinshasa government, which it calls a tyranny. In an interview with an online channel close to the rebellion, Kabila asked whether Congo needs an election or a revolution.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Arab parties in Israel accuse Netanyahu of inciting hatred to scare voters
PoliticsWorld / InternationalIsrael
Daniel Khalili-Tari•

Arab parties in Israel accuse Netanyahu of inciting hatred to scare voters

During Israel’s general election on October 27, 2026, Arab party leaders accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of inciting hatred against Palestinian citizens of Israel to improve his electoral prospects. Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen said voters could end Netanyahu’s “bloody reign”, while United Arab List leader Mansour Abbas called Netanyahu’s remarks a scare tactic to mobilise right-wing voters. On X, Netanyahu accused Arab voters of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and “stealing the elections”, then urged right-wing Israelis to vote for Likud. Adalah reported efforts to discourage Arab voters, slow or halted queues at polling stations in Arab-majority towns, and a shortage of ballot slips printed in Arabic; it referred the reports to election committees.

Read More

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox