Tshisekedi turns to ‘broad-based’ government as M23 offensive continues

Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi arrives to attend the opening session of the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais in Paris, France on October 5, 2024. 

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi widening the loop of his government, turning to former adversaries, to build some sort of inclusive government he thinks can withstand the M23 troubles.

The new arrangement means he will mimic Kenya’s oft-used coalition arrangements to steady the ship against political divisions. Kenya’s President William Ruto has become the latest leader to engage in one, now known as ‘broad-based’ government.