Qatar Hosts Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks, Engages M23 Rebels

Ongoing diplomatic efforts in Qatar aim to address escalating tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, particularly concerning the M23 rebel group. Recent meetings in Doha included Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, marking their first discussions since the M23 intensified its offensive earlier this year. The M23 leaders, despite facing an international arrest warrant, are engaging in separate talks with Qatari mediators as part of the peace negotiations. In parallel, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a meeting with DRC rebel leaders in Kampala, reportedly at Tshisekedi's request, aiming for a ceasefire agreement amid the rebels' continued threats. The situation remains tense as the M23 expands its control in the eastern DRC, raising concerns about regional stability. Both Kinshasa and Kigali interpret the outcomes of these negotiations differently, highlighting the complexities of achieving lasting peace.