Joseph Kabila
Joseph Kabila is a Congolese politician who served as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2001 to 2019, following the assassination of his father, Laurent Kabila. His presidency was characterized by attempts at political reform amidst ongoing conflict and accusations of electoral fraud. Kabila faced significant challenges in stabilizing the country and was forced to step down after failing to secure a third term in office during the 2018 elections, which were marred by violence and unrest.
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The peace agreement was signed by the Congolese president Joseph Kabila.
الأمم المتحدة تحث رواندا على سحب قواتها من شرق الكونغو
United Arab Emirates· 2025-12-20
Joseph Kabila, the then President of the DRC, stated that conflicts were blocking the region's development.
« Restaurer la sécurité, la stabilité et l’intégration régionale. Des défis attendent le nouveau Président. » – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-11-28
Kabila's company was implicated in illegal activities within the protected Mangrove Marine park.
Violent reprisals after DRC whistleblowers discover profiteering in protected land | Environment
United Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Ex-Congo President Joseph Kabila finds himself fleeing from a country he was born and grew up in.
How region's courts are weaponised to silence critics
Kenya· 2025-11-10
He reported that good progress was made in the Democratic Republic of Congo peace talks despite persistent hostilities between the government of President Felix Tshisekedi and M23 rebels and a section of opposition leaders, including ex-president Joseph Kabila.
'No regrets', President Ruto says of the shoot-the-leg orderKenya· 2025-11-10
Ex-Congo President Joseph Kabila finds himself fleeing from a country he was born and grew up in.
Condemned and unheard: How region's courts are weaponised to silence criticsKenya· 2025-11-10Former president Joseph Kabila held a meeting in Nairobi that brought together numerous Congolese opposition parties.
M23 opposes the opening of DRC’s Goma International Airport – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-10-31
Former president Joseph Kabila has a death sentence hanging over his head.
DRC peace deals hang in the balance as the government forces shell M23-controlled areas – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-29Joseph Kabila is a former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo who continues to engage in political activities despite facing serious charges.
Why DRC President Tshisekedi didn’t rush to mourn Raila Odinga
Tanzania· 2025-10-17
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to 'save' his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya's capital Nairobi.
Ex-president appears in Kenya and vows to 'save' DR CongoUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-16
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death for embezzlement and money laundering.
Like Kabila and dos Santos, Kenyan looters can run but cannot hideKenya· 2025-10-07Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death for embezzlement and money laundering.
Like Kabila and dos Santos, Kenyan looters can run but cannot hideKenya· 2025-10-07Joseph Kabila was handed a death sentence in absentia for alleged treason and war crimes.
Why many ex-African presidents live in fearKenya· 2025-10-06Former President Joseph Kabila was convicted of treason for his alleged collaboration with anti-government rebels.
Military court sentences former President Kabila to death for treason | World News
Jamaica· 2025-10-02
Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia yesterday by a military court that convicted him of war crimes, treason, and crimes against humanity.
Congo's ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia by military court
Guyana· 2025-10-02Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death by the military court for treason and war crimes.
République démocratique du Congo: l’ancien chef de l’Etat, Joseph Kabila, condamné à la peine de mort
Burkina Faso· 2025-10-01
Joseph Kabila was condemned to death by the Supreme Military Court for various crimes including treason and crimes against humanity.
Ex-Presidente congolês Joseph Kabila condenado à morte pelo Supremo Tribunal Militar | República Democrática do Congo
Portugal· 2025-10-01
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason.
Former Congolese president Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes
Ghana· 2025-09-30Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia for treason and other charges.
Buvęs Kongo DR prezidentas Josephas Kabila už akių nuteistas mirties bausme už „išdavystę“
Lithuania· 2025-09-30
Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia for treason by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'Kenya· 2025-09-30
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason.
Former Congolese president sentenced to death for war crimesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30Former President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death by the military court.
Former DRC President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death by the military courtTanzania· 2025-09-30
Joseph Kabila faces treason charges and has been shuttling between Zimbabwe and South Africa since fleeing the DRC.
Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa urge DRC’s Tshisekedi to drop Kabila charges – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-26
Joseph Kabila faces charges including treason and corruption during his presidency.
Former DRC leader Joseph Kabila’s treason verdict postponed as new evidence emerges – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-15
Joseph Kabila has been accused of treason, corruption, and war crimes during his presidency in the DRC.
Treason: The case against Joseph KabilaTanzania· 2025-09-08
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila, facing a treason trial in absentia in Kinshasa, didn’t attend the dialogue but has representatives.
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-04
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila resurfaces in rebel territory amidst the context of mining and investment in the DRC.
US firm linked to Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates gets closer to Congolese mining permitsTanzania· 2025-09-03
Former president Joseph Kabila is noted as an influential figure interested in the peace conference.
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-03
Joseph Kabila is being tried in absentia for treason and war crimes related to his connections with the M23 rebels.
Justiça da R.D. Congo pede pena de morte para ex-Presidente Joseph Kabila | ÁfricaPortugal· 2025-08-25
Joseph Kabila is facing a death penalty request for war crimes and treason.
Ministério Público pede pena de morte para Joseph Kabila
Mozambique· 2025-08-24