Joseph Kabila, 54, was convicted in absentia by a high military court following accusations he collaborated with anti-government rebels.

Joseph Kabila, 54, was convicted in absentia by a high military court following accusations he collaborated with anti-government rebels.

Joseph Kabila, who ruled from 2001 to 2019, was convicted in absentia of crimes including collaborating with M23 anti-government rebels.

President Felix Tshisekedi's government accuses the former leader of allying with the M23 rebel group.