The Congolese authorities accuses former chief Kabila of backing M23 rebels.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is dealing with one of many world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crises.
Instability and violence have killed not less than 7,000 folks and compelled tens of millions to flee their houses because the begin of this yr.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken massive areas within the east, together with town of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
And there are fears the tense and fragile scenario might worsen after former President Joseph Kabila returned from exile.
Kabila says he returned to the DRC to “take part in peace efforts”.
However President Felix Tshisekedi’s authorities accuses him of backing M23.
How will Kabila’s return have an effect on the shaky safety surroundings?
And what can the Congolese authorities do to cope with the disaster?
Presenter:
Adrian Finighan
Friends:
Fidel Amakye Owusu – chief govt, DefSEC Analytics Africa
Andrew Mwenda – editor, The Impartial
Alex Vines – director, Africa Programme, Chatham Home
