Ex-Congo Leader Kabila’s Kenya Appearance Exposes Regional Power Struggles and Governance Failures

Joseph Kabila’s recent public appearance in Nairobi, Kenya, marks a striking moment of political defiance amid ongoing turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite being sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes, Kabila met with opposition leaders to establish a new political movement challenging President Felix Tshisekedi’s government. This spectacle illustrates not only the fractured nature of Congolese politics but also the dangerous entanglement of regional geopolitics that threaten the stability vital to American interests. How Long Will Congo’s Instability Undermine National Sovereignty? For years, Congo has been a battleground for proxy wars fueled by...