Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has returned to Goma, a city in North Kivu province that remains under the control of the M23 rebel group. His arrival has heightened tensions between the Congolese government and the armed faction, as President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration has labeled the move an act of high treason. Kabila, who served as president from 2006 to 23 January 2019, had previously been forced to step down after a disputed election, and his return to the region has sparked fears of renewed conflict in a country already plagued by decades of instability. The government has called for his immediate arrest, while Kabila has insisted that his return was aimed at promoting dialogue and peace. The situation remains volatile, with both sides refusing to back down, raising concerns about the potential for violence and further destabilization in the DRC.