FARDC Reaffirms Support to General Gasita, Warns Against Division

Kinshasa, 06 September 2025 – The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have strongly condemned manipulation and misinformation campaigns targeting General Olivier Gasita, reaffirming their full support for him and the patriotic movement Wazalendo.

During a press briefing held in Kinshasa, FARDC spokesperson General-Major Ekengé Bomusa Efomi Sylvain stated that the Congolese army would regularly inform the public about developments related to Rwanda’s aggression and the war in the East.

Key Messages from the Press Briefing

• Support to General Gasita

  General Gasita, serving as Deputy Commander in charge of Operations and Intelligence since January 2025, continues to have the full confidence of FARDC’s leadership. Allegations against him were dismissed as unfounded attempts to destabilize the army.

  
  

• Warning Against Division

  FARDC warned against efforts by Rwanda and its allies to manipulate Congolese public opinion and create divisions between Wazalendo fighters and the Congolese army. The army stressed that unity is essential to defeating the aggressor.

  
  

• Condemnation of “Rwandan Poison”

  Officials denounced false accusations spread through social media and political figures, describing them as “Rwandan poison” intended to weaken national defense and justify external aggression.

  
  

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