The Hidden Forces Behind Congo’s Wars: Joseph Kabila, Kabarebe, M23 and the Geopolitical Struggle for Power:

 

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been a battleground for complex conflicts, driven by historical betrayals, foreign interference, and the selfish ambitions of key political and military figures. At the heart of this turmoil is Joseph Kabila Jr., the surrogate son of former Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila. To understand the current crisis, it is crucial to examine the roles of Joseph Kabila Jr., General James Kabarebe, and the international forces that have shaped the DRC’s tragic history.

General James Kabarebe, a Rwandan Tutsi and former military chief of staff under Laurent-Désiré Kabila, played a central role in the violence that ravaged the DRC in the late 1990s. This included the massacre of millions of Hutu Rwandan refugees and Congolese civilians. Kabarebe’s actions were part of a broader campaign supported by the United States, particularly during the Clinton administration, which aligned with Tutsi-led forces from Rwanda,  Burundi and around the east africa. These forces, led by figures like General Paul Kagame of Rwanda,Major Pierre Buyoya of Burundi and some other leaders whom they shared the same dangerous  ideology,invaded the DRC using Tutsi proxies. The U.S. provided significant military and logistical support, enabling the slaughter of countless innocent lives.

The conflict in the late 90s, spearheaded by Tutsi extremists like Kabarebe and General Kayumba Nyamwasa, resulted in the overthrow of General Mobutu Sese Seko and the installation of Laurent-Désiré Kabila as a puppet leader. The agreements brokered by the U.S., UK, and Canada under the Clinton administration were devastating: over 12 million Congolese lives were lost, yet the international community largely ignored the atrocities. The initial plan was for Kabila Sr. to cede control of eastern Congo—specifically the regions of Maniema, North Kivu, and South Kivu—to the Tutsi Banyamulenge. These regions would then unite with Rwanda, to form an empire in Central Africa which many scholars have been branding Tutsi-Hima empire.

Many scholars believe that the capture and establishment of their rule in eastern DRC will be a grand planning ground to lay more attacks in form of proxy wars on countries like Zambia,Malawi,Angola, Tanzania, etc with the main aim of frustrating regional competitors and strong actors like South Africa  so as to set a strong strategic defence to their Empire.As a matter of fact,it is high time that this whole chaos planned by known selfish Presidents in this region is unitedly fought by all humanitarians and peace loving Africans.

However, once in power, Kabila Sr. realized the extent of the betrayal and refused to divide the DRC. He insisted that any territorial changes would require a referendum and the consent of the Congolese people. This stance led to tensions with his Tutsi allies, including Kabarebe, who was also Joseph Kabila Jr.’s maternal uncle. When Kabila Sr. began expelling Rwandan Tutsi forces from his army, the Tutsi leadership, fearing exposure of their plans and betrayal, orchestrated his assassination in 2001. Kabarebe fled to northern Angola, where the U.S. embassy facilitated his return to Rwanda.

Many Congolese politicians and citizens remained unaware of Joseph Kabila Jr.’s true origins. Born to a Rwandan Tutsi father who fought alongside Kabila Sr. in the 1970s, Joseph Kabila Jr. and his sister were adopted by Kabila Sr. after their father’s death. Despite assuming the Kabila name, Joseph Kabila Jr. has no blood ties to the Congolese leader. After ruling the DRC for nearly 20 years, Kabila Jr. now seeks to return to power, leveraging the support of Tutsi-led groups like the M23 rebellion. The M23 is widely believed to be under the control of General James Kabarebe, who also served as Rwanda’s defense minister under Kagame.

The recent U.S. sanctions against Kabarebe, a close ally of both Kagame and Kabila Jr., signal a shift in the geopolitical dynamics of the region. As the Congolese people continue to grapple with the legacy of these conflicts, it is clear that the roots of the violence lie in a complex web of historical betrayals, foreign interference, and the ambitions of key figures like Joseph Kabila Jr. and General James Kabarebe. The story of the DRC’s turmoil is far from over, and more revelations are likely to emerge as the situation unfolds. The Congolese people deserve justice, peace, and a future free from the shadows of exploitation and war.

USA Sanctions Rwanda Over DRC War:

The United States has imposed sanctions on General James Kabarebe, one of Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s closest aides, along with Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, for orchestrating Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebel movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision by the U.S. Treasury Department marks a critical moment in the growing global pressure against Rwanda’s continued destabilization of the Great Lakes region.

For decades, Kabarebe has been a central figure in Rwanda’s military operations across Africa. He was directly involved in the assassination of former Congolese President Laurent-Désiré Kabila and played a key role in installing Joseph Kabila, who had deep ties to Kagame’s inner circle. Kabarebe, a maternal uncle of Joseph Kabila, has been at the forefront of the bloodshed that has consumed the region, particularly in the Congo Rainforest genocide of 1997, where millions of Rwandan Hutu refugees were slaughtered.

The extent of his atrocities cannot be overstated. Kabarebe is responsible for the deaths of over 12 million Congolese civilians and the systematic rape of over 4 million Congolese Bantu and Hutu women, acts of sexual violence that have left an irreparable scar on the region. His military campaigns, carried out under Kagame’s orders, have sought to carve out a the long term ideology of Tutsi-Hima Empire in Central and East Africa—a vision designed to subjugate other African ethnic groups in the region.

A Greater Plan: The strategy of Tutsi-Hima Empire in Africa

The ambitions of Kagame and his inner circle are not confined to Rwanda and the DRC alone. The ultimate goal, long theorized by analysts and regional leaders, is to establish a Tutsi-Hima Empire that extends across:

Congo – Already destabilized by Rwanda-backed militias like M23

Burundi – Subjected to repeated interference by Rwanda

Tanzania – Eyeing resource-rich regions

Angola – A long-term target in the region

Kenya – Where Kagame's tools influence is growing in political and economic circles

Strategic expansion of their ideology!

By using proxy rebel groups such as M23, the Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA), and other military networks, the plan has been to control vast mineral resources, seize economic power, and install Tutsi-led governments that serve their long-term interests. This empire-building strategy is built on massacres, assassinations, and systematic destruction, all carried out under the watchful eyes of Western powers, particularly the Democratic administrations in the U.S., which have historically turned a blind eye to Kagame’s war crimes due to their geopolitical interests in Africa.

The awakening of other states.

As the situation escalates, South Africa begun deploying soldiers to Eastern Congo to push back against Kagame’s expansionist ambitions. This development signals growing frustration among African nations over Rwanda’s military aggression and resource looting in the DRC. The conflict is no longer just an issue for the Great Lakes region—it has now attracted international attention and direct military responses.

The "Black Caucasians" Myth and Western Complicity

One of the most disturbing elements of this conflict is the ideological belief pushed by Kagame’s regime—that the Tutsis are a superior race, often referring to themselves as “Black Caucasians”. This racial ideology was reinforced by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, whose administration provided direct and indirect support to Kagame’s government during and after the Rwandan Genocide. Clinton’s endorsement emboldened Kagame and his inner circle, allowing them to slaughter millions across Africa with little to no international condemnation.

Under Kagame’s rule, six African presidents have been assassinated to pave the way for Rwanda’s dominance in the region. The killings, the looting, and the mass displacement of African populations have all been facilitated by Western interests that benefited from plundering the DRC’s mineral wealth. The complicity of the Democratic Party in the United States in these crimes cannot be ignored—they remained silent as millions died because their corporate allies continued to extract resources from Africa.

A Reckoning for Rwanda’s Regime

With the U.S. Treasury Department now imposing sanctions on James Kabarebe, there is growing recognition of Rwanda’s role in destabilizing the region. However, for many in the DRC and beyond, these sanctions are too little, too late. Millions have already perished, women have been violated, and entire communities have been wiped out—all in pursuit of an imperial dream built on blood and exploitation.

The world is finally waking up to Kagame’s crimes. But will there ever be justice for the millions of victims? Or will this be another instance of history repeating itself, with Western powers shifting alliances while Africa continues to bleed?