M23 rebels

Rwanda and Congo meet on a peace deal, but delays persist in troop withdrawals and joint efforts to disarm militia groups

KEY POINTS DR Congo and M23 rebels signed a ceasefire in Doha to halt violence in the conflict-ridden east, following earlier failed attempts. The deal demands M23’s withdrawal from occupied …

M23 rebels push deeper into Congo, reaching Walikale and clashing with troops despite calls for an immediate ceasefire

M23 rebels withdraw from peace talks with the DRC government, citing EU sanctions, as Tshisekedi confirms his government’s participation

The DRC conflict has claimed 7,000 lives since January, with ongoing violence, mass displacement, and calls for international intervention against rebel forces.

The UN Security Council demands Rwanda withdraw its troops from Congo, condemning the M23 offensive and urging diplomatic talks to prevent further conflict.

Congo’s Catholic Church mediates the Congo conflict as M23 rebels seize Goma and advance toward Bukavu, raising fears of a regional crisis

South Africa sends additional troops to Congo as violence escalates, raising fears of regional war and worsening the humanitarian crisis.

Uganda deploys more troops to eastern Congo amid growing concerns over M23 rebel advances, sparking fears of a broader regional conflict.