Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila says the problem in the country is Félix Antoine Tshisekedi and he is the solution to the problem.
Kabila voiced concern over the M23 rebel group’s withdrawal from peace talks, stressing the need for internal solutions and national unity to address the country’s ongoing challenges.
The M23 rebels had planned direct negotiations with the government of the DRC to end the conflict in the east of the country.
Former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kabila held talks at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation in Johannesburg, on Tuesday last week.
The meeting comes as tensions escalate in the eastern DRC following M23 rebels’ withdrawal from peace talks in Luanda.
Kabila emphasises the need for internal solutions and unity among Congolese people to address the deeper issues in the country.
Speaking on the fragile situation in eastern DRC, Kabila has highlighted discussions with opposition leaders and civil society representatives aimed at analysing the crisis and ensuring broader stakeholder participation in the peace process.
A week ago announced the phased withdrawal from the DRC. However, the former President says he does not see any major consequences with the withdrawal of troops from the Congo.