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DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression

2026-10-16T17:58:44.000Z

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  • The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila.
  • Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic pluralism in the country.
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  1. Africanews · Latest — DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression