Explainer: Kabila takes rebel helm in eastern Congo, raising questions on support

Kabila, who led the country from 2001 to 2019, takes the role of president within the FRN, while Corneille Nangaa and Bertrand Bisimwa become vice presidents. Veteran M23 leader Sultani Makenga will also serve as a vice president and retain his position as chief of the rebel armed wing.

The FRN stated it assumes all rights, obligations, and commitments of the former AFC/M23 coalition, including those from Qatari-mediated peace negotiations. The Congolese government, speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, emphasized the need for parties to fulfill their promises, while the US urged continued negotiations.