DRC: 'Félix Tshisekedi and his friends are determined to balkanize this country,' Kabund's accusation

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: 'Félix Tshisekedi and his friends are determined to balkanize this country,' Kabund's accusation

In a strong statement, opposition figure Jean-Marc Kabund accused President Félix Tshisekedi and his allies of being determined to balkanize the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He called on them to stop what he sees as an attempt to divide the nation. Kabund, former president of the National Assembly and opposition leader, spoke amid rising political tensions.

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