### Joseph Kabila: a strategic comeback for the east of the DRC
The return to the political forefront of Joseph Kabila, former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is more than a simple news item; It is part of a complex and unstable geopolitical context. In his recent platform published in Fatshimetrie, Kabila has heard a voice that had been tone since his departure from power in 2019. His analysis on the crisis in the east of the DRC, particularly concerning the threat posed by the M23 movement, Détonne by its non -military approach and offers an opportunity to explore the depths of the issues that cross the country.
#### A political vision in a context of crisis
Kabila inscribes his discourse in the “political, social and institutional” roots of a crisis which has deeply affected the stability of the eastern DRC. He does not just point the finger at the consequences of instability, but evokes a rupture of the political process which dates back to 2021. At that time, the dynamics of power have radically changed with the exclusion of its government clan by Félix Tshisekedi. This historical starting point, however often neglected, deserves special attention.
The absence of a military solution, as Kabila suggests, could point out a paradigm change in conflict resolution strategies in Africa. Indeed, military intervention, instead of solving substantive problems, risks accentuating division and anger. The troops sent by SADC in the region have also been criticized, with reports attesting to increasing tensions between the local population and the foreign armed forces. War, in this case, could well be a choice that would only lead to suffering and polarization.
### Dialogue, reconciliation and governance
Kabila’s proposal to favor dialogue is an invitation to rethink governance in the DRC, a country rich in resources but poor in justice and social equity. The issues are not only military, but deeply rooted in a lack of confidence in institutions. Statistics reveal that poverty affects almost 70% of the population, and bad governance, nepotism, as well as corruption have exacerbated this social crisis. L by reconciliation and dialogue seem to be the only remedies to the ancient injuries that plague the country.
In addition, in the regional context, it could be relevant to reflect on the trilateral dynamics between Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC. The challenges of security, trade and geopolitical influence in this region are of strategic importance not only for the DRC, but also for the whole of Central Africa. The support of Rwanda per m23 draws attention to the interconnection between internal and external conflicts, making the Congolese situation particularly flammable.
#### Kabila’s inevitable return: a calculated political act
The timing of this forum, when tension is at its height, is surely not the fruit of chance. As an emblematic figure whose name is intimately linked to the variations in power in the DRC, its return could cause various reactions, ranging from the hope of national reconciliation to the concern of a return of the authoritarian past. In a geographical area where impunity and settling of accounts are common, its positioning in the debate raises the question of the legitimacy and social responsibility of the political elites.
In short, behind this media return hides a political strategy which could both mobilize its supporters and question the opponents. If his call for inclusive dialogue is put into practice, there is little doubt that it will be a significant test for Congolese democracy.
### Conclusion
Joseph Kabila’s gallery should not only be perceived as a personal or political return, but rather as a contribution to a critical dialogue necessary for the future of the DRC. While the former president depicts a nuanced image of the country’s challenges, a call for unity and the search for non -military solutions could give hope to a tired nation of war and division. In this sense, the DRC may need leaders capable of transcending personal interests to embrace a collective vision, thus avoiding the trap of an endless power which would have disastrous repercussions for the whole region.