Mutamba on trial; a case of big DRC thieves falling out
Yesterday, DR Congo Speaker of the Parliament Vital Kamerhe read before lawmakers a request from the prosecutor of the cassation court to indict, charge, and try Constant Mutamba the justice…
Tshisekedi will fall; the only question is how soon
If history repeats itself, then Tshisekedi is nothing more than Mobutu in slow motion—only this time, the script is more pathetic than tragic. While the international community politely applauds the…
The other side of the story: Why western envoys must talk to M23
Since M23AFC took control of different parts of Eastern DRC—Goma, Bukavu, Masisi, and beyond—western officials have been taking turns visiting Kinshasa, but not one has shown interest in setting foot…
Tshisekedi regime always “agrees” peace on paper, but in practice it’s only corruption and deceit
On Friday, US Secretary Marco Rubio rallied Tshisekedi and his government into signing peace agreements under what was named the “Declaration of Principles.” The brokered settlement between the DRC and…
Kabila’s return via Goma: A vote of confidence in the M23 cause
Over the weekend former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila appeared in areas controlled by AFC/M23, sending shockwaves through the Tshisekedi regime. Kabila’s presence in Goma, after a period of retreat…
M23 must reconsider its adherence to the Doha ceasefire in light of Tshisekedi’s belligerence
AFC/M23 must urgently reevaluate its commitment to the Doha ceasefire, as the Tshisekedi regime continues to demonstrate disregard for the agreement. Since engaging in the Doha negotiations, M23 has shown…
Tshisekedi and the illusions of salvation from America
Since yesterday Tshisekedi and members of his government have been in puerile celebrations that the US is coming for their rescue. This followed the visit of the State Department Senior…
Tshisekedi’s monkey politics and the future of SAMIDRC in DRC
Over the weekend news about SAMIDRC (the SADC bloc troops in DR Congo) remaining in the east was buzzing. Tshisekedi’s social media trolls buzzed, claiming that SADC forces had been…
Amid Tshisekedi’s political games Doha peace talks remain a futile exercise
Doha is set to host the first direct negotiations between the M23 Movement and the Tshisekedi regime in just a week. Yet, the Congolese leadership continues to sabotage peace efforts.…
Desperate and defeated, Tshisekedi crazily bombs innocents again
Congolese ruler Felix Tshisekedi is in a crazy rage. He appears unstable. Like the tinpot tyrant he is, he’s resorted to a new low: indiscriminately bombing innocent Congolese civilians in…