M23 rebels appoint new governor for South Kivu
He will be deputised by Dunia Masumbuko Bwenge, Vice-Governor in charge of Political, Administrative, and Legal Affairs) and Gishinge Gasinzira Juvénal – (Vice-Governor in charge of Economic, Financial, and Development Affairs).
The political arm of the M23 rebel movement, the Congo River Alliance, has announced a new administration for South Kivu province weeks after capturing the neighboring North Kivu following a protracted war with the local army-FARDC.
In a statement released Friday by its spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, the rebel group announced that Mr Birato Rwihimba Emmanuel has been appointed and approved as the Governor of South Kivu Province.
More To Read
- DR Congo conflict: Why peace talks with M23 rebels are stalling despite Doha deal
- M23 casts doubt on DRC peace efforts after skipping Qatar talks
- ADF rebels kill at least 52 civilians in eastern DRC
- Kenya clarifies nomination of Consul-General to Goma following pushback from DRC
- DRC rejects Kenya’s consul appointment to Goma, citing International law
- US sanctions armed group, companies profiting from illegal mining in DRC
He will be deputised by Dunia Masumbuko Bwenge, Vice-Governor in charge of Political, Administrative, and Legal Affairs) and Gishinge Gasinzira Juvénal – (Vice-Governor in charge of Economic, Financial, and Development Affairs).
Top Stories Today
