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After Mobutu's fall, Kabila inherited a nation still engulfed in conflict. The Second Congo War unveiled the profound weaknesses of the military, as Kabila's forces were primarily composed of inexperienced soldiers lacking proper training. On top of this, regional conflicts exacerbated the situation, with neighboring nations intervening to shape the balance of power in Congo.
The chaotic political landscape led to the integration of various rebel factions into the FDC through the Global and Inclusive Agreement in December 2002. While this creation appeared to promise future stability, the military appointments were steeped in political favoritism rather than merit. Commanders were chosen based on loyalty, not competence, leading to operational dysfunction.