Congo's Most Powerful Rebel : General Sultani Makenga of M23

As we speak, the Democratic Republic of Congo is engulfed in turmoil.

Fighters from the infamous M23 rebel group have stormed across the nation's eastern provinces, clashing fiercely with government forces and seizing strategic locations along their path.

At the heart of this complex conflict stands one enigmatic figure—Sultani Makenga, leader of M23.

In his rare statements, Makenga portrays his fight as one of survival, emphasizing that he and his group had no choice but to rise up in the face of existential threats.

"We are fighting for our survival," Makenga insists.

"We took up arms because we were threatened with extermination. We refused to let ourselves be wiped out without a fight.

It’s unfortunate that the outside world refuses to acknowledge this reality."

So who exactly is General Sultani Makenga, the man behind the rebellion shaking the very foundations of the Democratic Republic of Congo?…….

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