@dw.africa: Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has announced a new political-military alliance with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, marking a major escalation in his involvement in the conflict in eastern Congo. The new coalition, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was unveiled at Kabila's residence in Goma, a city controlled by M23 since January 2025. Kabila will lead the alliance, with rebel commanders serving as his deputies. The group says it aims to remove what it calls tyranny in Congo, including through the use of force if necessary. The announcement deepens the confrontation with President Felix Tshisekedi's government and raises fresh concerns about efforts to end the fighting in the country's mineral-rich east. #dwafricasocialmedia #DWAfrica #drc