Originally, the Ugandan government had supported the Union of Congolese Patriots (Union des Patriotes Congolais, UPC) rebel group but relations broke after the UPC sought aid from the Rwandan regime. The FAPC was founded and led by Jérôme Kakwavu, a former member of a number of rebel groups including the UPC, with the backing of Ugandan general Salim Saleh.
Initially, the Ugandan government had provided support to the Union of Congolese Patriots (Union des Patriotes Congolais, UPC) rebel group but relations were strained after the UPC sought assistance from the Rwandan authorities. The FAPC was established and led by Jérôme Kakwavu, a former member of several rebel groups including the UPC, with the backing of Ugandan general Salim Saleh.