Angola Brokers Peace Talks Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels

Direct negotiations are set to begin in Luanda as the conflict in eastern DR Congo continues to displace thousands and claim lives.

Angola has announced that peace talks between the DR Congo government and the M23 militia will commence on March 18 in Luanda.
The M23 militia, supported by Ruanda, has captured significant territories in eastern DR Congo, including key cities like Goma and Bukavu.
Over 7,000 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced in the conflict since January, according to Congolese reports.
The DR Congo government accuses Ruanda of exploiting the region's mineral wealth through its support of the M23, a claim Ruanda denies.
Systemic corruption, poor military organization, and low morale within the Congolese army have contributed to its struggles against the smaller, better-trained M23 militia.