Cunning Kabila Sneaks Back Into Power By Forming Coalition With Current DRC President

In a bizarre move that is probably a first in Africa, former DRC President Joseph Kabila is back in power. A coalition announced confirms that the former president will work with the recently elected Felix Tshisekedi.

DR CONGO President Felix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila say they have decided to form a coalition government following talks. pic.twitter.com/KT7IlDfM56

— NationBreakingNews (@NationBreaking) March 7, 2019

DR Congo- statement announcing that President Tshisekedi & Former President Joseph Kabila’s parties have formed a coalition.
Mr Kabila will be involved in electing a Prime Minister.
(Seems like Mr Kabila is having the last laugh.. he stepped down as he said he would.. but..) pic.twitter.com/mfm6cezMHz

— Samira Sawlani (@samirasawlani) March 7, 2019

Kabila will chose the PM and Tshisekedi will have to "diligently confirm the said PM". In short, Kabila is clearly in charge! 🤷🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/v8MMjrma2b

— Jean-Claude Maswana (@JCMaswana) March 7, 2019

So he never really left.

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