Joseph Kabila.
President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
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- Connections
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Kinshasa has not responded to Joseph Kabila's alliance.Some support1 report
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DRC government forces aim to recapture Bukavu and Goma, while Tshisekedi attacks Kabila over foreign exploitation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Jacquemain Shabani announced a ban on political parties in the DRC, supported by the Interior Ministry.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump appeals to Minnesota voters while Joseph Kabila aligns with M23 backed by Rwanda.Some support1 report
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Kabila, Nangaa, and Bisimwa form a new coalition amid US/UN accusations against Rwanda for backing M23 in the DRC.Well supported4 reports
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Former President Joseph Kabila attended a launching ceremony for his coalition in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Well supported3 reports
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Joseph Kabila heads an alliance that includes Bertrand Bisimwa.Some support16 reports2 developments inside
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Joseph Kabila launched an anti-government political front in the DRC, with Corneille Nangaa serving as vice president.Well supported3 reports
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Joseph Kabila is noted for leading the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2001 to 2019.Some support1 report
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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.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Joseph Kabila is linked to backing the M23 armed group in the DRC conflict.Well supported4 reports
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Jean-Pierre Bemba criticizes Joseph Kabila's governance and accuses him of advancing Rwanda's interests, while the Carter Center questions election credibility in the DRC.Some support1 report
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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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Around Joseph Kabila this week
News at the entities that move Joseph Kabila most-
Rwanda OperationalPrime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva recognized the role of religious bodies in national development efforts in Rwanda.Moves Joseph Kabila
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Democratic Republic of the Congo OperationalAn Ebola case has been linked to travel originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo into Kenya.Moves Joseph Kabila
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DRC OperationalNorbert fled insecurity and conflict in the DRC and traveled to Uganda for safety.Moves Joseph Kabila
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transport ministry OperationalThe Transport Ministry cancelled all domestic and international flights while the Central Weather Administration tracked Typhoon Champi near Taiwan.Moves Joseph Kabila
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United Nations OperationalThe UAE nominated Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for UN, and Péter Magyar was elected prime minister of Hungary.Moves Joseph Kabila
Connections
The 22 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Corneille Nangaa Structural
Corneille Nangaa serves as a vice president or deputy within Joseph Kabila's political coalition or alliance.
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DRC Operational
Joseph Kabila is actively engaged in political opposition and conflict against the government and state structures of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Félix Tshisekedi Operational
Tshisekedi and Kabila are engaged in active political rivalry, with Kabila leading a prominent opposition coalition against Tshisekedi's government.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational
Joseph Kabila actively leads political and military opposition coalitions against the government within the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Bertrand Bisimwa Structural
Bisimwa holds a formal subordinate role (vice-president/spokesman) within a political alliance led by Kabila.
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Rwanda Operational
Joseph Kabila is reported to be politically collaborating with and advancing the strategic interests of Rwanda.
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Sultani Makenga Structural
Sultani Makenga serves as a deputy and chief of staff within a political alliance led by Joseph Kabila.
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AFC Structural
Joseph Kabila assumed leadership and joined coalitions related to AFC and its associated entities.
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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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Marie-Ange Mushobekwa Structural
Mushobekwa previously held a subordinate role under Kabila's leadership.
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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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Jacob Zuma Mentioned together
The two leaders were observed discussing potential cooperation between their respective regions.
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Union for Democracy and Social Progress Structural
The Union for Democracy and Social Progress was formally governed under Joseph Kabila's presidency.
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Zaire Shared context
Joseph Kabila is a political figure operating within the context of Zaire.
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Martin Fayulu Operational
Fayulu is politically linked to Kabila's camp through government association.
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Jean-Pierre Bemba Operational
Jean-Pierre Bemba actively criticizes Joseph Kabila's governance record.
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United Nations Operational
The UN was involved in military action against M23 in a conflict involving Joseph Kabila.
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Goma Shared context
Joseph Kabila was observed conducting political activities and leading movements within the city of Goma.
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Kivu Shared context
Joseph Kabila's political wing was observed to be active within the Kivu region.
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North Kivu Shared context
Joseph Kabila is located and operating within the North Kivu region.
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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.
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University of Rwanda Mentioned together
The single snapshot mentions a professor analyzing Kabila's project but does not explicitly link the University of Rwanda to the analysis.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- Joseph Kabila launched a coalition against the current government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Joseph Kabila reappeared in Goma, a city controlled by M23, and faces accusations of planning attacks against the DRC.
- Kinshasa has not responded to Joseph Kabila's alliance.
- Jacquemain Shabani announced a ban on political parties in the DRC, supported by the Interior Ministry.
- Donald Trump appeals to Minnesota voters while Joseph Kabila aligns with M23 backed by Rwanda.
- Kabila, Nangaa, and Bisimwa form a new coalition amid US/UN accusations against Rwanda for backing M23 in the DRC.
- Former President Joseph Kabila attended a launching ceremony for his coalition in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Joseph Kabila heads an alliance that includes Bertrand Bisimwa.
- Joseph Kabila launched an anti-government political front in the DRC, with Corneille Nangaa serving as vice president.
- Joseph Kabila is noted for leading the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2001 to 2019.
- Jean-Pierre Bemba criticizes Joseph Kabila's governance and accuses him of advancing Rwanda's interests, while the Carter Center questions election credibility in the DRC.
August 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
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June 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.