What is the Congo River Alliance's ultimate goal
Introduction
The Congo River Alliance’s ultimate goal is to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and seize control of the capital, Kinshasa. This political-military coalition, led by former Independent National Electoral Commission President Corneille Yobeluo Nangaa, has several key objectives
Key Objective of Congo Alliance ( M23)
Regime change
The alliance seeks to topple President Félix Tshisekedi’s government.
National control
Nangaa has stated that their objective is “neither Goma nor Bukavu but Kinshasa, the source of all the problems”.
Territorial expansion
The M23 rebels, a principal member of the alliance, have captured Goma and are advancing towards other strategic locations in eastern DRC.
Political legitimacy
The alliance aims to secure an agreement that legitimizes M23’s control of parts of eastern DRC, potentially through implementation of the 2013 Nairobi peace deal.
Economic interests
The alliance’s actions, particularly M23’s seizure of lucrative mines, suggest economic motivations alongside political ones.
Regional influence
With alleged backing from Rwanda, the alliance’s actions could reshape power dynamics in the Great Lakes region.
Conclusion
The Congo River Alliance presents its goals as achieving “national unity and stability” in the DRC. However, its military actions and political stance indicate a more radical agenda aimed at fundamentally altering the country’s power structure and territorial control.
