There is now reporting from Eswatini that former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Josepth Kabila has an Eswatini Diplomatic Passport and is able to travel around with just this. As his fleeing from the death sentence in absentia in the DRC. That says something about the relationship and arrangements made with absolute monarch of Eswatini, King Mswati III.
Everyone can see the connection and know there is a deal made between the King and the Former President. The King has gotten something out of this and Kabila has paid or promised a payout by doing so. Meanwhile, the King can issue whatever he likes and allow, as his word is the law and he has the final say in the Kingdom.
Kabila has gotten a sweet deal here and a viable asset. As a fugitive and a questionable asset. His a man who has to seek greener pastures and ensure his safety. We know the court case and judgement is a political one and a prosecution of someone who has fallen out with President Tshisekedi and his allies. Therefore, Kabila just doing what he knows and using his leverage elsewhere.
It is just really compelling if this is true. Than Kabila and his fellow allies still has suction and ability to move. This also conceal him from the Kinshasa authorities and he could fly under their radar. He is a practically a citizen of Eswatini and is “representing” them in a way.
This here complicates things, but only shows what sort of things the elites and the ones with resources can do. A civilian or a random citizen fleeing the DRC couldn’t have achieved this, but Kabila has more under his belt and tools at his disposal after years in office. He got the leverage and the envelopes to feed anyone who takes it. Mswati III needs political capital elsewhere and this why he does it too. Plus he surely gotten some monetary gains and promises, which Kabila will keep.
There is no free lunch and Kabila has forked up some money or promised something in return for the Diplomatic Passport. That’s what we should expect. There is one report and article now made by the Swaziland News, but certainly there will be more about this. As this is a diplomatic quagmire. However, the King doesn’t have to worry about anything. He can do whatever he likes, but it is Kabila that can be in trouble, yet again. Peace.
MinBane 