In a recent media outing, former DRC president Joseph Kabila spoke with clarity and purpose about his intentions on the growing dictatorship under Tshisekedi.
He signaled readiness to mobilize Congolese from all walks of life, both within the country and in exile, to stand against a regime that has tightened its grip over the nation during the past seven years. This by all means is a message to encourage every right thinking Congolese! Why should people have to keep suffering a regime of thugs from Matonge who have never had the interests of Congo at heart?
Since 2019, Tshisekedi and his regime have turned the Democratic Republic of Congo into a complex patchwork of foreign forces and armed group – all treating the DRC as a carcass, to be torn up here and there! From mercenaries to the FDLR, these reckless endeavors of warmonger Tshisekedi have deepened instability. The result has been prolonged conflict, with ordinary Congolese bearing the cost, even as false narratives are shaped around M23 movement.
At the same time, regime decisions have further strained parts of the country, particularly in the eastern DRC. The closure of banking services following the liberation of key cities like Goma and Bukavu has left many communities cut off from basic financial access.
It is this broader reality that Kabila is prepared to confront with full determination. His determination rests not only on present conditions, but also on the weight of his own political legacy. He reminds the country that he oversaw a peaceful transfer of power in 2019, a rare moment in Congolese history that raised hopes for a more accountable leadership. Instead, he now portrays that transition as one that gave way to a system he believes has drifted into tyranny.
For Kabila the call is to challenge such a regime. It is a legitimate right for any Congolese who aspires to a stable, prosperous, and reassuring future for the country.