Kabila at the helm of the FRN: “This path is illegitimate and leads neither to stability, peace nor democracy,” Belgium warns

Belgium condemned the creation of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a new politico-military coalition led by former Congolese president Joseph Kabila that has replaced the AFC/M23 in eastern DRC. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot denounced the use of arms to gain power and urged the parties to pursue dialogue and negotiations. He described the Doha and Washington processes as important frameworks for finding a solution, despite ongoing violence and slow diplomatic progress. Belgium reiterated its support for peace initiatives and for implementing the parties’ commitments.