Africa·Democratic Republic of the Congo
African Union ex-presidents meet M23 rebels as fighting grinds on in eastern Congo
GOMA, DR Congo —
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L1What happened
An African Union delegation of former presidents — Uhuru Kenyatta, Sahle-Work Zewde and Mokgweetsi Masisi — met leaders of the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group in eastern Congo.
L2Who’s affected
Civilians in North and South Kivu, where clashes continue in South Kivu’s highlands and North Kivu’s Masisi territory. The delegation urged protection of civilians and safe humanitarian access.
L3Why it’s quiet
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L4Deeper impact
Peace has moved slowly: progress so far is limited to a detainee release in August and the recent deployment of ceasefire observers.
L5Full context
Congo’s government and AFC/M23 signed a declaration in Doha in July 2025 committing to a permanent ceasefire. The delegation urged respect for those commitments, and met Rwanda’s foreign minister before heading to Kinshasa.
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