Rwanda and DR Congo Presidents to Discuss Eastern Congo Crisis

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has agreed to engage in talks with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi to address the ongoing crisis in eastern Congo.

The agreement was reached after a meeting in Luanda, Angola, where both Rwanda and the DR Congo had consented. The meeting is expected to address the root causes of the conflict, which has led to over 100,000 people being displaced.

However, President Tshisekedi had demanded the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from Congolese territory as a precondition for the meeting, a condition that Rwanda denies. The upcoming meeting presents an opportunity for both countries to address allegations of Rwandan support for M23 rebels and explore constructive collaboration in resolving the crisis.