[4] The coalition is led primarily by William Yakutumba, a veteran Mai-Mai commander who has been involved in rebellion against the government since 2007.

The group has vowed to fight for the removal of Congolese President Joseph Kabila and his successor, Félix Tshisekedi.

[6] On 27 September, the coalition attacked the town of Mboko, in which troops from Yakutumba's militia as well as those of René Itongwa, Réunion, and Ngarukiye participated.

[7] The FARDC counteroffensive caused significant losses towards the coalition, and forced Yakutumba's troops to temporarily relocate from his base in the Ubwari Peninsula to areas controlled by Mai-Mai Malaika.

Yakutumba's naval commander, Ekanda, surrendered on 20 January 2018 to authorities, causing a significant officer loss to the group.

CNPSC activity began again in the summer of 2018, with rebel forces attacking the Namoya Mine on 24 June, making off with weapons and supplies.

In January 2019, CNPSC commander Ebu Ela surrendered to the FARDC, but many of his troops joined Yakutumba's militia, which had relocated itself back to its original bases.

On 17 October, the FARDC claimed to have recaptured Minembwe center from the CNPSC, and to have pushed the militia back 40 kilometers.