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Since its swift conquest in eastern DRC a year ago, the rebellion has been working to turn its military advances into lasting power. A handful of civilian leaders have been entrusted with managing the territories now under AFC-M23 control.
Criticised for having played little part in the defence of Bamako, encircled by GSIM fighters, the paramilitary group is preparing to deploy forces on a permanent basis at the Diéma camp, located 350km north of the Malian capital.
The government hopes to take advantage of Bobi Wine's absence to win over supporters of his movement, the National Unity Platform. Despite improved electoral results, the president's party fears the disruptive potential of its opponents.
