Angola attempting to mediate direct talks between M23 rebels and DRC government
The M23 rebellion, which has intensified in recent months, has triggered massive displacements and deepened the humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.
Angola has announced plans to engage with the M23 rebels to facilitate direct negotiations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government, in a renewed effort to bring peace to eastern DRC.
The announcement followed a meeting in Luanda between Angolan President João Lourenço and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, marking Tshisekedi's second visit to Angola within a month for peace mediation discussions.
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Confirming the development, Tina Salama, spokesperson for the DRC presidency, stated that Kinshasa is awaiting the implementation of Angola's mediation efforts, underscoring the urgency of addressing the worsening conflict.
Meanwhile, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for an extraordinary summit of heads of state and government on Thursday to deliberate on the security crisis in the DRC.
The M23 rebellion, which has intensified in recent months, has triggered massive displacements and deepened the humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.
Despite ongoing diplomatic and military interventions, tensions remain high, with no clear path to de-escalation.
Angola's latest mediation push signals a new diplomatic approach in tackling the protracted conflict, as regional leaders seek to stabilise the Great Lakes region and prevent further deterioration of security.
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