Joseph Kabila.
President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 13
What's happening
Active this week
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Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.Some support2 reports
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US sanctioned former DRC President Joseph Kabila for supporting rebel groups in South Kivu.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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Gone quiet
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DRC government forces aim to recapture Bukavu and Goma, while Tshisekedi attacks Kabila over foreign exploitation.Some support1 report
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The government has officially linked Martin Fayulu to the political camp of Joseph Kabila.Some support1 report
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Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.Some support1 report
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Around Joseph Kabila this week
News at the entities that move Joseph Kabila most-
DRC TransactionalInvolvement in the DRC war contributed to the economic collapse of Zimbabwe in 2010.Moves Joseph Kabila
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Félix Tshisekedi OperationalIn the context of the Ugandan political crisis, Tshisekedi dismissed Johnny Luboya Nkashama on June 5th, while Muhoozi Kainerugaba issued threats against him.Moves Joseph Kabila
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transport ministry OperationalSyria is focusing on modernizing its domestic transport network by seeking global trends and international cooperation.Moves Joseph Kabila
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Jacob Zuma Mentioned togetherPresident monitored water provision in Giyani, and a Minister visited the area to promise water.Moves Joseph Kabila
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Shared contextRecent health center attacks occurred near Butembo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Moves Joseph Kabila
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Kinshasa Shared contextA plane crashed on September 1, 2026, while traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa. Al Jazeera reported the incident.Moves Joseph Kabila
Connections
The 8 strongest of 13, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
DRC Transactional
Kabila's leadership tenure was defined by political crises, economic challenges, and specific regulatory actions within the DRC.
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Félix Tshisekedi Operational
Tshisekedi and Kabila are engaged in active political conflict and negotiation regarding foreign exploitation and political factions.
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Kinshasa Shared context
Joseph Kabila's political actions and crises are shown to affect the position and stability of Kinshasa.
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transport ministry Operational
The transport ministry is involved in the legal proceedings and prosecution of Joseph Kabila.
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Jacob Zuma Mentioned together
The two leaders were observed discussing potential cooperation between their respective regions.
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Martin Fayulu Operational
Fayulu is politically linked to Kabila's camp through government association.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Shared context
Joseph Kabila's leadership tenure is linked to governance issues within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Judith Suminwa Shared context
The relationship is suggested to be within a shared political context regarding a crackdown in the DRC.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
3 events- Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.
- Joseph Kabila is linked to backing the M23 armed group in the DRC conflict.
- Kabila declared a mining zone prohibited while Chinese companies may extract uranium in the DRC, with IAEA involvement.
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
3 events- DRC government forces aim to recapture Bukavu and Goma, while Tshisekedi attacks Kabila over foreign exploitation.
- The government has officially linked Martin Fayulu to the political camp of Joseph Kabila.
- Executive director visited Kinshasa to meet with officials, urging them to improve governance amidst a current crackdown that echoes past administrations.