### A reflection on the turnaround of Congolese figures: between opportunism and political ethics
At the heart of the turmoil of the Congolese political landscape, the recent membership of Rex Kazadi and Franck Diongo at the Congo River Alliance (AFC) resonates as a cry of despair of a decaying political elite. Their trajectories, marked by promises of resistance, were altered by a quest for blind power, plunging us into a paradox where the ideal seems sacrificed on the altar of opportunism. But beyond individual personalities, this reversal questions the very nature of the governance and the resilience of a country whose history is paved with struggles for dignity and self-determination.
#### 1. An elite in identity crisis
It is essential to explore the evolution of motivations and ideologies that govern the Congolese political class during this troubled period. Since the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opportunistic behavior of its leaders are not new. However, the violence of the turnaround of figures like Kazadi and Diongo highlights a much deeper disillusionment. Far from being anchored in solid values, these men seem to have failed to build a viable socio -political project for their country.
Statistically, almost 70 % of Congolese say they do not trust political institutions, testifying to a total break between leaders and the population. In this sense, the changeover of these leaders towards controversial alliances is not simply a personal betrayal, but rather a symptomatic of the collective failure of a ruling class monopolized by individual interests at the expense of the public good.
### 2. Alliances deconstruction
The signing of Kazadi and Diongo with the AFC, which represents a political coalition bringing together notorious actors of Kabilism and the RDF/M23, illustrates well the complexity of political alliances in the DRC. These alliances, often deemed interested, do not only generate harmful consequences on the national scene, but also nourish regional power struggles that have persisted for decades. This phenomenon raises the essential question of national identity in a country where interethnic rivalries and external influences shape the struggle for control of resources.
Lalliance with entities such as the RDF/M23 offers Rex Kazadi and Franck Diongo not only a political refuge, but also an instrumentalization of their routes. This raises an essential point: when does political pragmatism become opportunism at the service of systemic violence? Unveiling this dichotomy calls for an examination of the underlying mechanisms going to the Balkanization of the Congo, a subject that deserves to be deepened.
#### 3. The implications of the commitment within the AFC
The implications of this new alignment are heavy with consequences for the future of the DRC. The landscape becomes more worrying while the historical leaders who usually denounce external interference became accomplices of structures which run the risk of exacerbating the conflict. By integrating armed militias into their political discourse, they feed a warrior rhetoric which invites to an ill -informed and dangerous resistance.
By joining factions such as the DRF/M23, Kazadi and Diongo offer Paul Kagame a legitimacy which he cruelly needs to pursue his expansionist policies while exacerbating tensions in the east of the country. Current statistics on conflicts in the East point out that more than 5.5 million people continue to live under the threat of armed violence, a number that will only increase if these alliances continue.
### 4. An ethics in danger
The case of Rex Kazadi and Franck Diongo could be seen as a warning against the loss of ethics in politics. Values must be more than a simple slogan; They constitute the foundation of sustainable and peaceful governance. The question is then: how can we rebuild a political discourse which carries within it the germs of a real societal transformation?
To give a real voice to the Congolese people, it is imperative to encourage the emergence of new leaders, anchored in ethics and overflowing from the desire to serve rather than to use. Some citizen initiatives are already emerging in the Congolese landscape, but they face formidable systemic obstacles.
#### Conclusion
The turn made by Rex Kazadi and Franck Diongo in their political career is revealing of discomfort within the Congolese ruling class. This goes beyond personal interests and underlines a deep gap with the aspirations of a people whose history is marked by the quest for dignity. Through these betrayals, the Congolese people are invited to reflect on the need to claim governance that transcends individual ambitions. The real fight does not reside in armed rebellion or power strategies, but in the construction of a united, sustainable and truly peasant future.
Alchemically, the DRC could one day become a country where resistance values are translated not into timely alliances, but in ethical choices for authentic development and lasting peace. The time has come for the Congo to rediscover itself, far from the ghosts of the past.