From allies to enemies: Why Tshisekedi is going after his predecessor Kabila
Saturday August 10 2024
President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi (left) and former President Joseph Kabila. PHOTO | FILE | AFP
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a big country but centered on two individuals, one who could end up on his political deathbed.
This week, President Felix Tshisekedi suggested his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, was plotting an insurrection against the state. And then the military court sentenced dozens of rebel leaders to hang.
The events appeared unrelated, but officials now suggest they have had a cause-and-effect.
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