This plot contradicts the peace agreement signed between Rwanda and DRC in June 2025, with the assistance of the United States, where both countries agreed to dismantle FDLR to be followed by the lifting of Rwanda's security measures.
Reliable sources confirm that Tshisekedi and the Habyarimana family intend to provide FDLR with ample resources, assist in recruiting new fighters, and appoint new leadership for the group. Jean-Luc Habyarimana, the son of the late Juvénal Habyarimana, is set to become the new leader of FDLR.
A source close to the DRC presidential office revealed that the DRC government is working with Jean-Luc, members of the RNC coalition led by Kayumba Nyamwasa, and Thomas Nahimana, who heads the self-proclaimed 'Government of Rwanda in Exile.' These individuals are involved in coordinating actions aimed at destabilizing Rwanda.
Tshisekedi plans to hold a high-level meeting in Kinshasa in early 2026, bringing together individuals from terrorist groups claiming to oppose Rwanda's government. The aim is to form a military alliance allegedly capable of threatening Rwanda's security and possibly overthrowing its government.
To facilitate this meeting, the DRC government is arranging travel documents for these Rwandans via its embassy in South Africa.
In early October, members of these terrorist factions gathered in Cape Town, South Africa. Jean-Luc Habyarimana attended the meeting via video call due to security concerns. The discussions focused on recruiting new members and encouraging Rwandans in the diaspora to support the creation of a "strong military alliance."
Tshisekedi sees Jean-Luc as the ideal candidate to lead this alliance, citing his lineage as the son of Rwanda's former president. He believes Jean-Luc could unite the fractured opposition groups and connect Rwandans abroad with the FDLR.
This is not the first time Tshisekedi has attempted to bring these factions together to challenge Rwanda's government. In June 2024, Jean-Luc secretly traveled to Kinshasa, meeting with Tshisekedi's associates and security officials to discuss supporting the FDLR.
A month later, Tshisekedi's office revealed plans to welcome Rwandan genocide suspects currently residing in Niger, including Captain Innocent Sagahutu, who had previously attempted to infiltrate FDLR in 2017 before the plan failed.
However, the DRC government suspended this plan after a letter, signed by Antony Nkinzo Kamole, the chief of staff of Tshisekedi's office, outlining the reception of these individuals, was unexpectedly leaked to the media.
In March 2025, Thomas Nahimana, a key participant in the planned 2026 meeting, traveled to DRC and Burundi. During his stay in Kinshasa, he reportedly met with Tshisekedi's inner circle and frequently communicated with FDLR leaders.
While in Kinshasa, Nahimana received financial support amounting to $10,000 from those close to Tshisekedi to support his activities and those of his allies.
At the end of 2023, Tshisekedi announced his intent to remove Rwanda's government and expressed his readiness to support Rwandans he believes seek political change. He views FDLR, which collaborates with DRC forces, as a critical part of this plan.
Rwanda has shown it is aware of FDLR's malicious intentions and Tshisekedi's government's complicity in these activities.
In response, Rwanda has tightened security measures along its border, stating that these measures will remain in place as long as there is a potential threat to its security.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/habyarimana-s-family-and-tshisekedi-in-plot-to-reinforce-fdlr
