The new appointment was announced through a statement released towards the end of last week.

Munyarugero Canisius will deputize Lawrence Kanyuka who was named the spokesperson of the group’s political wing in August this year.

The duties were previously assumed by Major Willy Ngoma who continued to serve as the military spokesperson.

It has been quite some time since the fighting between Congolese Army (FARDC) and M23 erupted. The rebel group accuses DRC of failure of implement peace accords.

Since the fighting erupted, M23 has captured different parts of eastern DRC including Bunagana town.

Recently, M23 appointed new leaders of Bunagana and issued rules for citizens living in the town.

M23 has appointed spokespersons of its political wing who will work closely with military wing spokesperson, Maj Willy Ngoma.