Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason in the DRC. What the case against the former president is all about

By Jonathan Beloff, Postdoctoral Research Associate, King's College London

The Congolese military court has accused former president Joseph Kabila of treason, corruption, war crimes and supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group. During court proceedings that began in July 2025, arguments were made for utilising the death penalty against Kabila, who was in power from 2001 to 2019.…

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