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DRC and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire After Qatar-Mediated Talks

The surprise meeting between Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame in Doha concluded with a pledge for an immediate ceasefire, though implementation details remain uncertain.

Félix Tshisekedi, président de la République démocratique du Congo, à l’hôtel Crillon.
Le président rwandais Paul Kagame (à droite) et son homologue de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Félix Tshisekedi, posant pour une photo après leur rencontre dans la ville de Rubavu, au Rwanda, le 25 juin 2021. 
Photo de la rencontre des présidents congolais Félix Tshisekedi et rwandais Paul Kagame le 18 mars 2025 à Doha sous la médiation de l'émir du Qatar Tamim ben Hamad Al-Thani, distribuée par le gouvernement qatari

Overview

  • The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda met secretly in Doha on March 18, mediated by Qatar's Emir Tamim ben Hamad Al-Thani.
  • The meeting resulted in a joint commitment to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the conflict in eastern DRC.
  • Details on how the ceasefire will be implemented are still unclear and are expected to be outlined in the coming days.
  • The conflict, fueled by the M23 rebel group's offensive and alleged Rwandan support, has caused thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
  • Qatar's involvement as a mediator is seen as significant, given its perceived close ties to Rwanda and its growing role in international diplomacy.