Senior political leaders of the AFC/M23 movement convened a high-level meeting on Monday in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, bringing together key figures from across the organisation’s political and military structures in the region.
The meeting, led by the movement’s top politico-military leadership, focused on internal coordination, political strategy, and the consolidation of structures operating in areas under the group’s influence.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, the gathering aimed to assess the current political and security context in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and align leadership on the movement’s priorities going forward.
Participants included senior political cadres and representatives from various local structures affiliated with AFC/M23 in Eastern DR Congo. The leadership reportedly emphasized internal cohesion, discipline, and the importance of maintaining unified political messaging amid ongoing regional and international attention on the conflict.
The meeting also reviewed developments on the ground, including humanitarian conditions, governance-related challenges, and engagement with local communities.
Sources indicated that the leadership emphasised the need for political organisation alongside military coordination, thereby positioning the movement as a structured political actor rather than a purely military force.
While no official communiqué was immediately released, the gathering is seen as part of a broader effort by the AFC/M23 leadership to consolidate its political wing and reinforce command coherence within areas under its influence.
The meeting in Goma comes at a time of heightened regional diplomacy and renewed focus on eastern Congo, where security dynamics continue to shape political calculations at both national and regional levels.