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Mask of Betrayal Falls”: Paluku Exposes Kabila’s ‘Sudanization’ Claim
Paluku responds to Kabila’s Goma interview, warning against narratives that threaten Congo’s unity and sovereignty
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Minister Julien Paluku responds to Joseph Kabila’s interview from Goma
Mask of Betrayal Falls”: Paluku Exposes Kabila’s ‘Sudanization’ Claim as a Tool of National Destabilization
Kinshasa — March 23, 2026, Following Joseph Kabila’s interview with Belgium’s La Libre from Goma, Minister Julien Paluku responded by questioning both the timing and the message behind the former president’s remarks.
The interview, published on March 23, coincides with a date closely associated with the M23 rebellion, which first emerged in 2009. For Paluku, that detail is difficult to ignore.
An Interview from Goma
Kabila chose to speak from Goma, a city currently under the control of M23.
In his response, Paluku points out that the former president’s presence there, combined with his statements, raises concerns about the broader context of the interview.
He argues that Kabila’s remarks reflect more than personal opinion, especially given the ongoing security situation in eastern Congo.
Three Key Takeaways
Paluku structures his reaction around three main points:
Rupture: He suggests that Kabila’s statements reveal a break with the past, showing what he describes as the end of a political system that had long operated behind the scenes.
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