Kenya and DR Congo's Diplomatic Row: A Recap

Kenya has "strongly disassociated" itself from a Congolese opposition figure who formed an alliance with rebels in Nairobi, leading to a diplomatic dispute with Kinshasa. The alliance, called the Congo River Alliance, includes DRC politicians and the M23 rebels, who have seized territory in eastern DRC. In response, DRC recalled its ambassadors to Kenya and Tanzania. The diplomatic row comes amid security tensions ahead of the December 20 presidential elections in the DRC, which has been plagued by civil strife. The formation of the alliance raises concerns in a region already affected by insecurity and ethnic rivalries.