The court declared him guilty of treason, war crimes, insurrection, and crimes against humanity. It accused him of colluding with the rebel group M23 and held him responsible for violence and instability in the country. Alongside the death sentence, the ruling ordered him to pay billions in damages to the state and affected provinces.

Kabila did not appear in court and was not represented by a lawyer. His political movement has already rejected the ruling, describing it as a politically motivated attack rather than justice.

This judgment raises deep questions about justice, accountability, and politics in the DRC. Whether one sees it as a step toward truth or as an act of political vengeance, it will be remembered as a turning point in the nation’s history.

At Voice of Africa, I will continue following this story closely as events unfold.

By Kwakuduahqa