RDC: Calm Climate and Clear Intent to Influence Political Scene at C64 Rome Meeting

The five leaders of the Congolese opposition coalition C64 completed 24 hours of meetings in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday, October 27. This was the first physical meeting since the coalition's creation for Martin Fayulu, Delly Sesanga, Jean-Marc Kabund, Matata Ponyo and Moïse Katumbi, the last two of whom are in exile. Following the meeting, they issued a statement expressing their desire to meet President Tshisekedi, as well as former President Kabila, who has recently taken the lead of the rebellion in eastern DR Congo. Analyst Bob Kabamba was the guest on Africa Midi. Key points: This was the first physical meeting since the coalition's creation for Martin Fayulu, Delly Sesanga, Jean-Marc Kabund, Matata Ponyo and Moïse Katumbi, the last two of whom are in exile. Following the meeting, they issued a statement expressing their desire to meet President Tshisekedi, as well as former President Kabila, who has recently taken the lead of the rebellion in eastern DR Congo. The five leaders of the Congolese opposition coalition C64 completed 24 hours of meetings in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday, October 27.