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Congo Weighs Participation in Peace Talks with M23 Rebels as Angola Leads Mediation Effort
13
Mar

Congo Weighs Participation in Peace Talks with M23 Rebels as Angola Leads Mediation Effort

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is considering sending representatives to peace talks with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which Angola is set to host next week. The rebels have outlined their demands to the mediation team. Angola has been working to facilitate a lasting ceasefire and reduce tensions between Congo and Rwanda, which has been […]

Angola to Facilitate Direct Talks Between DRC and M23 Rebels
12
Mar

Angola to Facilitate Direct Talks Between DRC and M23 Rebels

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On Tuesday, Angola announced its intention to facilitate direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly supported by Rwanda, in the coming days. It was unclear whether the Congolese government, which has consistently refused to engage with the M23, would participate in the discussions. A spokesperson […]

DR Congo Leader Vows Vigorous Response as M23 Rebels Advance and Residents Flee to Rwanda
31
Jan

DR Congo Leader Vows Vigorous Response as M23 Rebels Advance and Residents Flee to Rwanda

  • LN24 / 10 months
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The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the grips of an escalating rebellion, as the M23 rebel group continues to seize key territories, including the strategically important city of Goma. In a defiant televised address, President Felix Tshisekedi vowed that his government would mount a vigorous and coordinated military response […]