Congo weighs attending talks with M23 in Angola

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels rampaging through eastern parts of his country, but a string of defeats and waning regional support have forced him think again.
Congo and M23 Rebels Head for Peace Talks in Angola
The Democratic Republic of Congo will send a delegation to Angola to engage in peace talks with M23 rebels, supported by Rwanda. Discussions are set to commence on March 18 in Luanda. The Congo president,
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
The government of Congo will hold peace talks next week in Angola with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group that has captured key areas of Congo’s mineral-rich east, mediator Angola announced Wednesday.
Congo Weighs Attending Talks With M23 in Angola as Rebels Make Demands
Angola has been trying to mediate a lasting ceasefire and reduce tensions between Congo and neighbouring Rwanda, which has been accused of backing the Tutsi-led M23 rebels. Rwanda denies those allegations. On Wednesday Angola's presidency announced direct talks between Congo and M23 would begin in Luanda on March 18.
Congo and Angola Join Forces: Paving Path to Peace Talks Amidst Ongoing Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to send a delegation to Angola for peace talks with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. This initiative follows Angola's invitation for dialogue aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts in eastern Congo.
Congo, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18, Angola says
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on March 18, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.
Angola Urges Ceasefire Ahead of DR Congo, M23 Rebel Groups Peace Talks
Angolan President João Lourenço, currently chair of the African Union, has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). President Lourenço on Saturday called for a ceasefire ahead of peace talks he will be hosting.
Congo to Negotiate With Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels, Angola Says
Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will engage in direct negotiations in the coming days to end the conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east, according to the presidency of Angola, which will mediate the talks.
Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels
Angola has announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23
Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. While the rebels are outnumbered by the Congolese army, DW examines whether the military has the capacity to respond effectively.
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East Congo: M23 offensive fuels mass exodus
At least half a million people have been displaced by the fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the past two ...
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In Latest Advance, Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered a Key City
Last month, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled.
Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
Angola has acted as a mediator in the conflict in eastern Congo , which escalated in late January when the Rwanda-backed ...
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Congo Shifts Strategy: Embracing Diplomacy Over Military Against M23 Rebels
Facing ongoing defeats and diminishing regional support, the Democratic Republic of Congo considers negotiating with M23 ...
EU to sanction nine people over Congo violence, diplomats say
The European Union is expected to sanction nine individuals in connection with violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ...
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South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi, who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have ...