Alain Uaykani

“Kabila addressed the nation, explaining his plan. People are making comments across the country that this is another level of the conflict,”

Alain Uaykani · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13

Reporting from Goma, Uaykani described reactions to Kabila's announcement of the new coalition.

“He’s still a soldier; he has led an army. People are worried that more soldiers from the government may join him as well”

Alain Uaykani · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13

Uaykani noted that Kabila is a former army chief and said there were fears that government troops could defect.

“The government has shown no sign of defeating these people,”

Alain Uaykani · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13

Uaykani noted that rebels already hold key cities and border crossings and the government has been unable to push them back.