A Possible Coup in Congo: Tshisekedi’s Fragile Hold on Power
By Sesona Mdlokovana | Published Mar 28, 2025
As M23 rebels gain ground in Eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi's government teeters on the edge of collapse. With the fall of major cities, diplomatic failures, and growing discontent in Kinshasa, the DRC faces its most severe political crisis in years. This analysis examines Tshisekedi's missteps and outlines possible paths forward for a nation at a crossroads.