By Editorial,
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President, Joseph Kabila Kabange has been appointed the president of a new political movement, Save the Democratic Republic of Congo, raising concerns about the prospects for political stability in the country.
The political movement was announced following a conclave held from October 14 to 15 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The meeting attracted opposition political figures, including; Franck Diongo, Augustin Matata, Seth, Jean-Claude Mvuemba, and Théophile Mbemba, among others. The conclave also endorsed 12 proposals aimed at resolving the crisis in the DRC.
Key proposals included restoring the rule of law, ending dictatorship and war, reinstating state authority, restoring democracy, promoting national reconciliation, reviving development, and withdrawing foreign troops from Congolese territory.
In an official statement, the new political movement expressed support for dialogue initiatives led by the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and the Church of Christ in Congo as a way to resolve the crisis. END