ANGOLA: DR Congo, M23 confirm peace talks participation

  The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, as well as the Congolese government, have confirmed that they will participate in peace talks in Angola. A spokesperson for the M23 said on Monday that a delegation has been sent to Angola’s capital, Luanda. The rebel group has captured key areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s […]

 

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, as well as the Congolese government, have confirmed that they will participate in peace talks in Angola.

A spokesperson for the M23 said on Monday that a delegation has been sent to Angola’s capital, Luanda.

The rebel group has captured key areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) mineral-rich east since the start of this year in a major offensive that has killed many thousands.

A delegation representing the DRC is now in Luanda for Tuesday’s talks, a spokesperson for President Felix Tshisekedi told The Associated Press news agency.

Tshisekedi had earlier refused direct negotiations with the rebel group over the conflict, which has longstanding roots.

M23 has also sent a delegation to Luanda, spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka said on X.