Belgium Denounces Joseph Kabila's New Political Movement

Belgium has condemned the launch of a new political-military movement by former Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila, which was unveiled on October 12, 2026, in eastern DRC. The movement, named the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), includes key figures from the M23 rebel group and positions itself against the government in Kinshasa.

Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot, criticized the movement's readiness to use violence for political ends, stating that no one can claim to act in the people's interest while attacking national institutions. He called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing crises in the DRC and urged all parties to respect the ceasefire and protect civilians.

Kabila, who was sentenced to death in absentia by a Congolese court on charges including treason and war crimes, has denied any links to the M23 rebels and claims the legal actions against him are politically motivated.