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Oct 18, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
DR Congo officials accuse Kabila of plotting attack
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Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo accused former president Joseph Kabila of planning what they called a “general attack” on the country. The accusation follows Kabila joining forces with the M23 rebel group on Monday to lead a new outfit, taking a more direct role in the insurgency in eastern Congo.
WHO: Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo
WHAT: accused former president Joseph Kabila of planning a “general attack” on the country
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET
WHERE: Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHY: Officials made the accusation in response to Kabila joining forces with M23 and taking a more direct role in the insurgency.
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