Unity Government Amidst Eastern Congo Conflict

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is set to introduce a unified government and reshuffle the leadership of the ruling Sacred Union coalition to tackle challenges, including the ongoing conflict with Rwandan-backed rebels in the eastern DRC provinces, as confirmed by spokesperson Tina Salama.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is poised to launch a government of unity and reshape the leadership of the Sacred Union coalition, according to a statement by presidency spokesperson Tina Salama on Saturday.

The announcement came after Tshisekedi convened a coalition meeting to deliberate on strategies to address the intensifying conflict attributed to Rwandan-backed rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern regions.

The government reorientation marks a strategic effort to strengthen internal leadership amid the escalating regional tensions, highlighting Tshisekedi's commitment to stabilizing the eastern provinces.

(With inputs from agencies.)